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Dolly Parton Was 'Flattered' to Learn the Late Dolly the Sheep Was Named in Reference to Her Breasts

"I was sorry when she died, though I don't want be cloned myself," said Dolly Parton of the first sheep to be duplicated by scientists, Dolly the Sheep, in a new interview with 'The Guardian.'

The "Jolene" singer, 78, spoke to The Guardian for a new interview on Oct. 31 about her thoughts on sharing a namesake with Dolly the Sheep — whose moniker is a reference to Parton's breasts — and whether she'd like to leave a duplicate version of herself behind when she's gone. The sheep lived for six years and birthed six lambs before developing health issues and ultimately dying Feb. 14, 2003, according to History. Elsewhere in the interview, Parton spoke about the future of her career and why she "can't retire."

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