Donations to Imagination Library Requested in Lieu of Flowers for Dolly Parton

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is accepting donations.

The queen is dead, long live the queen! Dolly Parton—perhaps the most universally beloved American—died at 80 yesterday. She went peacefully, surrounded by family. Known as a formidable singer-songwriter and a tentpole in country/pop music, Parton was an icon to several seemingly opposed cadres. She was claimed and adored by the queer community, the Christians, the Democratic Socialists of America, the unruly femmes, and the gleefully tacky, amo…

Family's request for Dolly Parton's funeral is perfect tribute for the star

Dolly Parton once famously said, 'If I’m remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books,' so her family's request to fans is a very fitting tribute to the music star. The singer, who penned beloved, genre-defining songs including Jolene and I Will Always Love You, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer. Over the years, Dolly inspired thousands of people with her music but also gave generou…

Donations to Imagination Library requested in lieu of flowers for Dolly Parton

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The family of Dolly Parton released a statement following the announcement that the iconic country star died Tuesday, shedding light on funeral plans and asking for donations in lieu of flowers. She died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations [...]

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family is asking for dona...

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family is asking for donations to her Imagination Library, which has distributed over 330 million books to kids.