‘Not telling anyone else how to grieve’: Garth Brooks’ daughter clarifies Dolly Parton tribute
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen set the record straight after her post about Dolly Parton sparked questions among her audience.
Colleen shared her “greatest fear” about her father and clarified that she was not “telling anyone else how to grieve.” She said mourning is a “beautiful privilege” and expressed her love for Parton and those grieving her loss.
Garth Brooks’ daughter clarifies Dolly Parton tribute
It all started when Brooks’ daughter Colleen shared a post, writing, “My greatest fear in life is the day my dad loses his life and i have to see the world mourn a man they never knew the way I knew him”
She continued, “To the personal family and friends of Mrs Dolly, you have all my love and condolences today and dorver goung forward- What a huge, beautiful, special life to have loved and to grieve.”
In conclusion, she wrote, “Thank you for sharing her with us all - Allie” (this line is directed to Parton’s family).
Along with the post, which featured a pink, colorful background, she also shared a caption that read, “What a beautiful privilege it is to mourn.. to grieve is to know you loved deeply and fully."
To the woman we all love, and all those who grieve for her- I love you all. Please respect the family and her personal friends <3”
One user wrote, “Maybe I’m confused? How is this a good way of putting it? No one is allowed to be sad except the family? That’s wild,”
To which Colleen responded: "This is my account- I am saying I don’t know how to respond to these things in my industry because of my life experiences. I’m not telling anyone else how to grieve. I’m just acknowledging the family. You do you, babe."
Dolly Parton’s death at 80 leaves entertainment world mourning
The country music icon died at the age of 80. Many people in the entertainment world have sent their condolences. Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Nicole Kidman, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Katy Perry are among those who remembered Parton.
Parton’s death was announced on Tuesday, August 25, by her nephew Bryan Seaver. Her publicist later confirmed that she had died following a battle with cancer. Parton leaves behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire fans and musicians around the world.
