Dolly Parton Died After a ‘Brief Battle with Cancer,’ Her Team Confirms
The country music icon also built a major philanthropic legacy through the Imagination Library, which has mailed more than 300 million free books worldwide.
- Yesterday, country music legend Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, prompting global tributes from Hollywood stars honoring her profound influence on music and culture.
- With 11 Grammys, three Emmys, six Golden Globes, a Tony, and an honorary humanitarian Oscar, Parton enjoyed a seven-decade career marked by wit, spirit, and unwavering philanthropic commitment.
- Taylor Swift stated her legacy will be an everlasting one, noting she possessed "true grace and true grit," while Anne Hathaway called her a "fabulous fashion titan" urging fans to follow her bedazzled footsteps.
- Donatella Versace wrote, "So many lives were made better because of you," while Sabrina Carpenter added she carried the star's "perfect sense of humor in my pocket for rainy days."
- A statement posted to Instagram celebrated a "rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see," as Parton's timeless songwriting and philanthropic work continue inspiring generations.
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I will always love Dolly Parton
Yes, you can play guitar with pink acrylic nails, honor your community and faith, stand up for the disadvantaged, tease your hair higher than the mountains that raised you, build an empire of more than thirty businesses, escape poverty, inspire an entire generation of artists, have a big personality and a big heart. Why? Because Dolly Parton showed us that anything is possible if you dare to dream. Dolly’s success was not despite her humble beg…
Remembering Dolly: Morgantown reacts to Parton’s death
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown business owners, musicians and nonprofit leaders were impacted by Dolly Parton’s musical legacy and personal brand of magic. Parton, the country music icon who passed away at 80 Tuesday, was responsible for some of country music’s greatest hits, such as “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5.” Known for her […]
Danville remembers country icon Dolly Parton
DANVILLE, Ky. — Dolly Parton’s connection to Kentucky stretched far beyond the country music stages where generations of fans came to hear her sing. For thousands of Kentucky children, her name arrived in the mail each month on the cover of a book. Parton, the country music icon, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades, died Tuesday in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80…
Tributes Pour In For Country Music Icon Dolly Parton After Her Death At Age 80
The world is a little less bright today after the passing of country music singer and bubbly philanthropist Dolly Parton at the age of 80.Some of her most famous songs were "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You." She was also well-known for her generous heart, donating medical supplies during the pandemic and after Hurricane Helene, and providing children's books to lower-income schools and communities.According to her family, Parton p…
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