This was rather touching:
A recent lung cancer diagnosis, though, halted his personal momentum if not his career’s resurgence. Sunday, he spent his final hours surrounded by family and by his old duet partner, Parton. Though their professional split in the 1970s involved some legal rancor, Wagoner and Parton had long since set aside any differences.
“I went over on Sunday afternoon and spent the last few hours with Porter and his family, so I was able to say goodbye,” said Parton, who rose to stardom when Wagoner chose her to be his foil on the syndicated Porter Wagoner television show.
“I sang for him and prayed with him. It felt good that I had the opportunity to say goodbye properly. His family is very grateful to everyone for all their help.”
They were great together. RIP, Porter.
