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entertainment Updated 26–28 Sep 2026

Reba McEntire regrets missing Dolly Parton's final call before her death

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets led with Reba McEntire’s regret over missing a call from Dolly Parton shortly before her death, noting their long-standing friendship and the emotional weight of the missed connection. The News International described McEntire’s uncertainty about why Parton called, while Geo News framed the story as a personal reflection on the missed call and their history. Both excerpts emphasized the significance of the call and McEntire’s reaction, but did not include further details about the content or context of the call.

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  1. Reba McEntire recalls and regrets missing last missed call from Dolly Parton

    Reba McEntire is revealing that her longtime friend Dolly Parton tried to reach her just weeks before her death, in a call McEntire wasn't able to take. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight...

  2. The News International 89% identical

    Reba McEntire missed Dolly Parton's final call: 'I'll never know why she called me'

    Reba McEntire missed a call from Dolly Parton before she died.The 71-year-old country star first met the late musical icon in 1977 at her Grand Ole Opry debut and despite being star-struck by...

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