Arr, me hearties! Dolly Parton doth grant a scurvy patient's final yearnin' with a surprise parley through th' device o' talkin'!
2023-12-28
Arr! Dolly Parton be thankin' a scurvy dog of a fan, plagued with the pox of cancer, for his loyal support whilst fulfillin' his list o' hopes 'n dreams. Aye, the country music treasure did grace 'im with a call, makin' his timbers shiver with joy!
In a heartwarming gesture, country music legend Dolly Parton made one of her fans' bucket list dreams come true. LeGrand Gold, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, had always wanted to meet Dolly, and with one phone call, his wish was fulfilled. Dolly expressed her gratitude for having such a devoted fan and shared her joy in being able to accompany him on his journey through life.Gold and his wife, Alice, had created a bucket list called "LG's List of Living," and meeting Dolly was number 7 on the list. Dolly thanked Gold for his longtime support and expressed her happiness at knowing that she had touched his life in some way. She also mentioned her desire to bring happiness to people through her music and actions.
During the call, Dolly also spoke about her belief that she was not meant to have children so that she could consider all children as her own. She praised Gold and Alice for their love and support, and Gold's wife commended Dolly for her contributions to the music industry and her philanthropic work, particularly her Imagination Library program, which promotes children's literacy.
Before ending the call, Dolly shared a special anecdote and sang a snippet of her iconic song "I Will Always Love You," adapting the lyrics to express her love for Gold and Alice. The call left Gold and his wife overjoyed, with Alice describing it as the best Christmas ever.
Dolly Parton's kind and caring nature shines through in this touching story, reminding us of the power of music and the impact one person can have on another's life.