Farewell To Country Music Legend, Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026)

[NMaude]

A bit of sad news here especially for country music fans, Dolly Parton has died age 80 after a brief four stay in hospital due to cancer related issues along immune and GI-tract problems. Aside from her highly successful music career she was also good actress who participated in several big-screen hits in particular the early 80s hit "9 to 5", she will be missed by many.

Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement, attributed to her nephew Bryan Seaver, said Parton died “peacefully.” A small, private service will be held for her close family, the statement added.

In a career that spanned over half a century, Parton captured the American experience, penning more than 3,000 songs. Those included “Coat of Many Colors,” a quiet ode to her mother, who stitched together garments in the family’s rural Tennessee home. She wrote and performed songs of love and heartbreak, like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” “9 to 5,” the title track from the movie of the same name, in which Parton also starred, became an anthem for American women and workers.​

Later in life, she funneled her massive success into philanthropy, founding a library program that has gifted more than 300 million books to children around the world.
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Music journalist Marty Duda reflects on the life of country music legend Dolly Parton.

Music and pop culture legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports on what we know about the star’s health struggles in her final days.

Tributes to Dolly Parton pour in, as stars mourn the death of the 80-year-old country icon. From collaborators to co-stars and fans, Hollywood shares stories and love for Dolly following the announcement of her death on Tuesday.

 

[Training_Dummy]

She was amazing and what Americans should always aspire to be.

 

[NMaude]

From Buckingham Palace:

The King's Guard performed a special rendition of '9 to 5' outside Buckingham Palace in memory of Dolly Parton.

 

[NMaude]

Rick Beato remembering Dolly Parton:

Yesterday the world lost an American icon, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and beautiful human being, Dolly Parton (1946 -2026). Here are some of my favorite memories of her.

 

[zjz]

R.I.P...... she will be missed ....

 

[Foo Fighter]

From Buckingham Palace:

Not my cup of tea but. she touched a LOT of people. Been wondering what I could say about this and that's the best I can come up with. She touched people in a way that brought them joy.

RIP, to the greatest 'ole Opry'.

 

[martinbayer]

I am not a Country Music fan by any stretch of the imagination, but Dolly Parton was by all appearances an exemplary Human Being - kind hearted, smart, hard working, compassionate, and fun loving. The World has lost an International Treasure.

 

[Flyaway]

Just a warning to people, as if people on here needed it as they probably have the sense keep off social media, which is living up to its low, low standards when it comes to covering her passing. But that’s because there’s nothing they could genuinely say bad about her. So it all it does is reflect their ugliness.

 

[1635yankee]

After seeing a piece on her last night, I think she wrote a good chunk of the most popular songs of the past several decades. By all accounts she was both talented and a wonderful person.

 

[NMaude]

King Charles paid a brief tribute to Dolly Parton:

Dionne Warrick has paid tribute to Dolly Parton in an interview with ET:

Dionne Warwick remembers Dolly Parton and reflects on their friendship with ET's Kevin Frazier, after the country music icon died Tuesday at 80 years old. Dionne shares her favorite memories from recording their 2023 duet, 'Peace Like a River,' and what it was like filming the music video. Plus, the singer reacts to Dolly giving her song, 'I Will Always Love You,' to Whitney Houston, Dionne's cousin, and shares how it was a groundbreaking moment in music.​

Dionne Warrick is getting on in years and when I checked her wikipedia page I learned that she's only a couple of months younger than my Dad.

 

[Flyaway]

As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City.

On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee‘s office announced a partnership with the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in conversations with Parton’s team to rename the airport in honor of the 11x Grammy-winning country pop/songstress, who died at age 80on Tuesday.

The Metro Nashville Airport Authority will discuss its naming policy and Gov. Lee’s proposal to rename the airport at its Thursday, Sept. 17 meeting.

https://deadline.com/2026/08/tennessee-governor-rename-nashville-airport-dolly-parton-1237062498/

 

[Christopher Wang]

Happy Labor Day 2026. Rest in peace, Dolly Parton.