Willie Nelson Says He Had ‘No Idea’ Dolly Parton Was Sick Before Her Death

September 25, 2026 7:30 am Published by

Willie Nelson says he had no clue how sick Dolly Parton was the last time they were together.

Willie was talking to CNN’s Anderson Cooper during a recent interview ahead of Farm Aid 2026.

“I had no idea. I did an interview with her shortly before that, and she seemed fine.”

Nelson also revealed he recently recorded his own version of Parton’s classic “I Will Always Love You” as a tribute.

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CNN’s @Anderson Cooper sits down with Willie Nelson before his show in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Willie reminisced about his friendship with the late Dolly Parton.

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