Why Cher isn’t surprised friend Dolly Parton kept details of health battle under wraps
Entertainment Weekly • 8/26/2026
Summary
Cher expressed that she is not surprised her friend Dolly Parton kept details of her health battle private. This information comes from an article in Entertainment Weekly.
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