- Dolly Parton passed away in August at age 80 following a brief battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.
- Parton permitted only her longtime makeup and wig artist, Cheryl Riddle, to see her on her deathbed to avoid being seen in a fragile state, sources told TMZ.
- Parton requested an open casket at her funeral and asked Riddle to prepare her appearance after her passing.
- Riddle collaborated with the singer for over 40 years, managing Parton's collection of more than 350 wigs and styling her for numerous projects.
- The late singer was laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville next to her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean.
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