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An eyebrow-raising Australian interview with Dolly Parton has resurfaced following news of her death at age 80 on Tuesday.
The Tennessee-born musician appeared on Channel Nine's 60 Minutes back in 1986, sitting down with reporter Mike Munro to talk about her incredible career.
However, things took a turn when Munro quizzed the country music singer about the size of her breasts.
'You've always been very protective about your measurements of your striking figure. Why have you always been [so private about that]?' Munro asked.
Parton gracefully responded that she didn't think it was 'necessary' for fans to know everything about her.
Parton explained that she refuses to share her measurements because they 'go up and down', adding: 'I'm actually not as big as people think 'cause I'm a tiny little person, and I'm small boned, and I'm just over exaggerated.'
An eyebrow-raising Australian interview with Dolly Parton has resurfaced following news of her death at age 80 on Tuesday
'You'd be amazed to know how tiny they really are,' said Parton, who openly discussed her breast augmentation procedures throughout her career.
Munro attempted to get Parton to share her measurements once again, only to be shut down.
'No you can't. Up yours, buster,' she laughed.
On Wednesday, Munro reflected on his fabled interview with Parton while speaking to 2GB's Ben Fordham.
He had nothing but praise for the 'very special lady', saying she was a 'legend' who made him feel 'relaxed' during what was his first big celebrity interview.
Munro explained that he felt comfortable about asking Parton about her breast size because she was so comfortable talking about her figure.
'When the cameras were turned off, she did tell me (her measurements),' he added.
The legendary country singer's passing was confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver.
The Tennessee-born musician appeared on Channel Nine's 60 Minutes back in 1986, sitting down with reporter Mike Munro to talk about her incredible career
Munro (pictured) attempted to get Parton to share her measurements, only to be shut down. 'No you can't. Up yours, buster,' she laughed
The legendary country singer's passing was confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver
Parton's representatives subsequently revealed that the Jolene singer died following a 'brief battle with cancer' in a statement to People, though they did not disclose what type of cancer it was.
'Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,' the statement read.
'After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.'
Her passing came after months of health woes that saw her pull out of a string of public appearances, fuelling fan fears for her wellbeing.
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