Dolly Parton was a mum to everyone ❤️ The Queen of Country had the most beautiful outlook on life without having children of her own with husband Carl Dean. In the late 70s, Dolly suffered complications due to endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue similar to that of the lining of the womb is found in other parts of the body. It led to the star cancelling her tour and undergoing a partial hysterectomy. Children seemed to be drawn to the star, she said in her 2017 Today interview: “I have that high-pitched voice, I look like Mother Goose or one of those over-exaggerated characters, and kids just relate to that.” When Carl and Dolly married, she assumed she would have children and had names picked out, but it never happened. Busy with her incredible career, Dolly became a global icon and role model for many. Dolly's Imagination Library has donated more than 300 million books to children worldwide, the charity says. The star has also funded scholarships, and donated money to medi...