Singer Dolly Parton made a secret trip to Germany to undergo experimental cancer treatment about a year before her death, on August 25, at the age of 80.
The country musician faced the diagnosis with total reservation and decided to seek medical alternatives outside of the United States confidentially.
According to TMZ, sources close to the singer noted that the "Jolene" singer moved to the city of Frankfurt on board a private plane last year. Parton stayed about a week in German territory to receive the specialized procedure.
Although she did not transcend the exact type of cancer she suffered or the specific details of the medical intervention, relatives pointed out that the artist considered the treatment as a success, assuring that she infused renewed energies to face the final stage of her illness.
Parton's discretion was such that his subsequent hospitalization surprised much of his environment. Knowing the gravity of her state, family and neighbors moved urgently to Nashville to accompany her in her last days.
After her death, the remains of the Grammy prize winner were buried at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in an intimate ceremony.
The hermeticism surrounding his illness responded to Parton's own desire to protect his audience and focus his energies positively. Her sister Stella Parton recently shared reflections on family grief on social media, thanking for showings of affection and calling for compassion over the proliferation of rumors and false information on the internet.
Stella said her sister preferred to stay out of controversy to maintain a close and pure relationship with her fans.
