# Wynonna Judd still in denial about Dolly Parton's death

> Wynonna Judd says she's still in denial about Dolly Parton's death.
- Title: Wynonna Judd still in denial about Dolly Parton's death
- Summary: Wynonna Judd says she's still in denial about Dolly Parton's death. wynonna judd, dolly parton, death · reported by FemaleFirst.
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- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/wynonna-judd-still-denial-aunt-dolly-partons-death-1453349.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:05:09+00:00
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- Topics: wynonna judd, dolly parton, death, music mentor, funeral, cancer, entertainment, culture
## Dolly Parton's death
Dolly Parton died aged 80 on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer.
## Wynonna Judd's reaction
Wynonna Judd says she's still in denial about Dolly Parton's death.

> She told The Guardian: "[I am] still in denial. It’s the end of an era."
## Final exchange
Wynonna recalled their emotional final exchange at Naomi Judd's funeral.

> She showed up for me at my mom’s funeral and memorial and sang a little of I Will Always Love You. She looked into my eyes and told me that she loved me and I told her I loved her, and that was the last time I saw her.
## Wynonna's tribute
Wynonna shared emotional Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton.

> To imagine a world without @dollyparton is almost unthinkable.
## Key takeaway

Wynonna Judd says she's still in denial about Dolly Parton's death.