Dolly Parton appears energized and relaxed in what multiple outlets describe as her final public appearance, taking place on August 14, about 11 days before her death. Reporting says she addresses fans directly during the appearance and looks upbeat.

Both sources characterize her demeanor as consistent with good spirits in her last known appearance. They also note her age at the time of her death, which they list as 80. Beyond these shared details, the excerpts provided do not include further specifics about the event, location, or what she says. No meaningful differences in emphasis are evident between the two items beyond repetition of the same description.