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…
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