Dolly Parton’s sister Stella told “CBS Mornings” in a new interview that the country music icon hid her cancer battle not only from fans but also from “a lot of family” because she did not want her legacy tainted with sadness.

Stella Parton has asked fans to show compassion as her family grieves Dolly Parton, while condemning AI-generated content and misinformation circulating online after the singer’s death.

According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, Parton's younger sister Stella is interested in taking the iconic country singer's legacy on a greatest hits tour. Sources told Naughty But Nice that the move is sweet, but those protective of Parton claim the "timing feels considerably less innocent."