Dolly Parton Reveals Suicidal Thoughts & Massive Weight Gain

Dolly Parton is one of the music industry’s most beloved figures. However, she hasn’t always had the easiest time in the industry. There was a time when Dolly said she considered taking her own life. This all happened in 1984, and it took the help of her friends to pull her out of the depression.
Here is what Dolly said happened at this moment in her life and how she pulled out of it.
Dolly Parton Almost Took Her Own Life In 1984
Dolly Parton released her first album, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967 and had her first number-one hit on it with “Dumb Blonde.” She has had hit songs like “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Jolene” and was on the way to a career that sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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However, in 1984, Dolly was dealing with some medical problems. Despite a doctor telling...
Here is what Dolly said happened at this moment in her life and how she pulled out of it.
Dolly Parton Almost Took Her Own Life In 1984
Dolly Parton released her first album, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967 and had her first number-one hit on it with “Dumb Blonde.” She has had hit songs like “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Jolene” and was on the way to a career that sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Dolly-YouTube
However, in 1984, Dolly was dealing with some medical problems. Despite a doctor telling...
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