A deeply moving announcement has just been shared, leaving fans of Dolly Parton and her loved ones in shock. In a joint message released by the Parton family and Sevier County Medical Center, it has been confirmed that Dolly’s cherished older sister,
Cassie Nan Parton, age 74, is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Sevier County, Tennessee.
Cassie has long been a pillar within the Parton family—admired for her gentle spirit, strong faith, and constant love and encouragement toward Dolly. The news has taken many by surprise, especially given Cassie’s preference for keeping personal matters, particularly health-related ones, out of the public eye.
