Local and National Figures Mourn Dolly Parton’s Death
Entertainers and public figures praised Parton’s music, films and philanthropy as President Donald Trump and others ordered flags lowered.
- On Tuesday, iconic singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at 80, prompting an outpouring of tributes from entertainers and public figures celebrating her profound impact on American culture.
- Parton built a career spanning six decades, starring in films including '9 to 5' and 'Steel Magnolias' while founding the Imagination Library, which provides free books to children worldwide.
- President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags at half-staff for a week, while Vice President Kamala Harris praised Parton's generosity, writing, 'All at once she was kind, modest, and funny.'
- Hundreds gathered in Sevierville, Tennessee, at the courthouse statue to mourn the singer, as 24-year-old local Jonah La Grand said, 'She gives so much growth to the county and the surrounding Appalachia.'
- A private funeral for family and close friends is expected, followed by at least one public service to be held in either Nashville or Sevierville honoring her legacy.
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From the streets of Nashville to Washington, it’s no understatement to say Dolly Parton was universally beloved among Americans – and in the present climate, that’s a rare thing.
'Our patron saint': Tennesseans mourn local hero Dolly Parton
As news of Parton's death spread on Tuesday, hundreds of Americans gathered in her hometown of Sevierville to pay homage to their native icon. "We've always called her our patron saint of Tennessee," Callie Konane Rickards, a 43-year-old costume designer and die-hard fan, told AFP after placing flowers at the statue outside the Sevier County Courthouse depicting Parton strumming an acoustic guitar. Children with their parents did the same, some …
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Country star Dolly Parton is praised for her commitment to getting American children to read, among other things.
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