Dolly Parton had multiple projects in development before her death at the age of 80. Her team provided an update on these plans a day after her passing. According to her longtime manager, Parton worked on her projects until the end of her life, taking joy in seeing her dreams become a reality.

Parton's manager noted that she had planned ahead, working with a handpicked team to create a roadmap for her projects that will guide them for years to come. Parton's estate announced her death, revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer, although she had not publicly disclosed this information. Further details on her projects and plans are available from her team's update.