Reba McEntire says she regrets not answering what she believes was Dolly Parton’s final phone call, shortly before Parton dies. McEntire says she will “never know” why Parton called her, after the call went unanswered and prompted her to reflect on the timing and meaning.
The two singers are long-time friends and collaborators. Both outlets note they became close after meeting in Nashville in 1977 and built a relationship marked by mutual support over many years. Sources also describe how Parton has backed McEntire during difficult periods, including after a tragic incident involving McEntire’s tour. The reports focus on McEntire’s personal reaction to the missed call rather than providing new details about the call itself.
