Country music legend Dolly Parton made a dying fan's dream come true when she called LeGrand “LG” Gold, a terminally ill cancer patient, and serenaded him with one of her iconic hits. Gold, who had been battling stage 4 colorectal cancer for the past two years, received devastating news that his condition had worsened and treatment was no longer effective. With just a few months left to live, Gold had created a bucket list called "LG's List of Living" a year ago, with meeting Dolly Parton as the seventh item on the list.

Gold's wife, Alice, shared the list on social media, hoping to fulfill her husband's wish. To their surprise, they received a phone call from a Tennessee area code, and it was Dolly Parton on the other end of the line. Parton expressed her gratitude for having such a devoted fan and thanked Gold for his support over the years. She wanted to make him happy and lift his spirits through her music.

During the call, Parton told Gold that she would always love him and then broke into her hit song "I Will Always Love You," inserting Gold's name into the lyrics. Gold was overwhelmed by the experience and said he felt immortal. He had been a devoted fan of Parton since childhood and had raised his five children around her music, even visiting her Dollywood theme park and benefiting from her Imagination Library program, which sends free books to children.

Gold's love for Parton extended beyond her music. He admired her unapologetic love for everyone and her dedication to making a positive impact. Parton's Imagination Library program, which sends around 2 million books a month to children under 5, was particularly meaningful to Gold and his family.

Gold also shared that attending a March Madness game was another item on his bucket list, as he is a huge college basketball fan. However, meeting Dolly Parton was the highlight for him. He described the call as "really cool" and said it made him feel good.

Parton, known for her philanthropy and kind-heartedness, expressed her love for Gold and thanked him for the honor of being his traveling companion. She hoped that her call would lift his spirits, especially during the holiday season. Gold's wife, Alice, echoed the sentiments of gratitude and love towards Parton, praising her work in the industry and her dedication to children's literacy.

The phone call from Dolly Parton was a dream come true for LeGrand Gold, and he described it as the best Christmas ever. Despite his terminal illness, Parton's gesture brought joy and happiness to his final days, leaving a lasting impact on both him and his family.