Dolly Parton Dies At 80
The country icon died Aug. 25 at 80; tributes, half-staff flags and posthumous projects followed.
August 26, 2026 · Updated Aug 26, 8:54pm ET
Los Angeles TimesShe worked ‘up until the day she died’: Dolly Parton docuseries, biopic among planned projects
VarietyDolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’
Washington TimesD.C. Public Library praises Dolly Parton publicly for book donations to city residents
Daily BeastDollywood Reveals What the Future Holds After Star’s Death
BBC NewsHow Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The Daily WireSEE IT: British Royal Family Shares Touching Tribute To Dolly Parton
The GuardianFrom Jolene to Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton’s 10 best recordings
USA TODAYDolly Parton's death stuns audience at '9 to 5' musical performance
Breitbart NewsBeloved Singer, Philanthropist Dolly Parton Cause of Death Revealed
HuffPostLibrary Of Congress Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton's Literacy Program
ForbesHow To Watch Networks’ Dolly Parton Tribute Specials On Streaming
TownhallWe Know the Cause of Dolly Parton's Death
TIME MagazineDolly Parton’s Death Prompts Rare Bipartisan Outpouring From U.S. Political Leaders
NPRDolly Parton brought music and books to the world
The FederalistDolly Parton's Greatest Legacy Is Her Family
The New YorkerDolly Parton’s Outlaw Christianity
ABC NewsThe Dolly Parton you may not know, in her own words
Western JournalNever-Before-Heard Dolly Parton Songs to Be Released Posthumously - One Will Require a 19-Year Wait
New RepublicTrump Brags About How Much Dolly Parton Liked Him—Here Are the Facts
Associated PressDolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'
FOX NewsWhy Dolly Parton could bring together Americans who agree on almost nothing
Rolling StoneDolly Parton's Team Shares Video of the Icon Building Her Empire Over the Past Two Years
CBS NewsDolly Parton quotes that show her honesty, humor and wisdom: "I'm always dreaming"
Daily CallerDolly Parton’s Final Goodbye: Cause Of Death, Intimate Funeral Details Revealed
VoxDolly Parton was even more generous than you knew
The Free PressThe Hidden Virtues of Dolly Parton
Epoch TimesDolly Parton Never Lost Sight of Her Appalachian Roots. The People Loved Her for It.
The AtlanticThe Truth About Dolly Parton’s Style
Wall Street JournalDolly Parton: A Life Defying Expectations
New York PostDolly Parton’s Broadway musical opens soon. Get tickets to celebrate her iconic life
CNNBig heels, bigger wigs: Dolly Parton’s singular style
Military TimesAmerican flags lowered to half-staff at military installations in honor of Dolly Parton
Patriot PostApocalypse Draws Near as Last Remaining Universally Beloved Human Being Passes Away
The New York TimesThe South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her./https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/9f/d2/9fd2d744-dd68-4510-bab9-328fb68bd73d/gettyimages-91137702.jpg "Photo: Smithsonian Magazine")
Smithsonian MagazineDolly Parton Was One of the Biggest Stars in the History of Country Music. She Wanted to Be Remembered as a Songwriter
Christian Post6 things Dolly Parton said about faith, anointing: 'My life's purpose is to do something for God'
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Dolly Parton
Dolly PartonAmerican singer-songwriter (1946–2026) died Tuesday in Nashville at 80 after a brief battle with cancer; her estate confirmed cancer as the cause of death. President Donald Trump ordered American flags at the White House, public buildings, military posts and U.S. facilities abroad lowered to half-staff for one week. Posthumous projects described after her death include a docuseries, a biopic and an unreleased song sealed in a time capsule in 2015. Remembrances focused on her 50 albums, 11 Grammys, three Emmys and two Oscar nominations, and the Imagination Library, the free-book program she launched in 1995.
Dolly Parton Legacy
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