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My husband and I had to raise five of my younger brothers and sisters. They lived with us. We sent them to school.
Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 19
Actor
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Country Musician
Country Singer
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Tennessee
Dolly Rebecca Parton
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