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Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar, Dies at 80

musicAug 25, 20261222,553

Dolly Parton, the country music superstar, has died at 80, the New York Times obituary reports. Parton rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur known for her outsize persona, distinctive appearance and prodigious talent. She wrote enduring songs including Jolene and I Will Always Love You and appeared in films while building the Imagination Library, which donated over 300 million books to children. The obituary highlights her crossover success as a recording artist and film performer and her long public profile as a generous cultural figure. Her death prompted widespread tributes noting both her music and philanthropic legacy.

The New York Times
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Breaking News: Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur known for her outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent that placed her in a class by herself, has died at 80. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

A black-and-white portrait of Dolly Parton with big blonde hair, sitting in a chair and smiling. A headline reads: "1946-2026: Dolly Parton." Photo by Jack Manning/The New York Times
24343h ago
Gernot32

May she rest in peace, good people will live forever in memories of the people they helped, the people they have made smile, and the people they have touched!

karin829.bsky.social25

The wrong 80 year old got taken!😞

deacfreak07.bsky.social18

There's a very real argument to be made that Dolly Parton is the greatest American.

debky99.bsky.social14

Oh no. I’m so sorry to see this. What a fantastic person she was.

Mikehausen ⚒️14

Great singer, great performer, great person. RIP

A Ramblin Wreck9

Her good energy was holding back the apocalypse probably. RIP Dolly. 💅 🪕I'm headed to my bunker.

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Dolors Boatella11

Ja va fer d’àngel a una peli, se sap el paper ❤️

Flanagan McPhee 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🪶9

Banderas a media asta en las casas de uñas.

Laila Lalami9

What an artist. But more than that, what a life. May we all live to do as much good and to be missed the way she will be.

Steve Holley8

This one hurts like few others have. Will never forget listening to Dolly with my late mother on car rides and hearing the meaning behind the words to her songs, or trips to the movies to see her on screen. The definition of Authentic. She will always love us. 💔 🪽

Javier Cavanilles6

Banderas a media asta. Se va la cantante, queda la leyenda

kayleigh hearn4

Nope. Uh-uh. Nice try! La la la I can’t hear you!!!!!!

Porteiro de Mordor2

Eu falei hoje de manhã para o meu namorado o quanto eu ficaria triste quando recebesse a notícia sobre o falecimento da Dolly. Eu estou aos pedaços agora. Garganta seca.

Michael Knoll2

Ein wirklich guter Mensch hat die Welt verlassen.

Borja Pérez2

Además de todo lo bueno que hizo por el mundo, fue una figura capital en la música. No es que tuviera muchas dudas, pero ha sido la leche poder hacer dos podcasts dedicados a la música de Nashville y descubrir la obra de esta titana. Lo de «larger than life» se inventó para gente como ella.

🇨🇦🍁Jujubee76🇨🇦🍁part owner of Canada🍁🇨🇦
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RIP treasured human 😢💔 thank you for all your beautiful music and contributions to the world and being a bright light for your fellow Americans. #DollyParton www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

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Robert Loerzel
@robertloerzel.bsky.social

Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

103h ago
Marko Liias 🏳️‍🌈
@markoliias.bsky.social

She deserves a state funeral. And Dolly—we wish to you joy and happiness, but above all this, we wish you love. We will always love you. 💔🕊️ www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

73h ago
AZcatladyisliberal
@azcatladyisliber.bsky.social

So sorry that such a fine, decent woman has passed. She will be missed. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

53h ago
Faith 🌊🥷🏌️‍♀️
@faith54.bsky.social

We’ve lost our beloved Dolly Parton 🥲 Such a wonderful talented generous soul. The world is a lesser place without her.❤️❤️

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Corpsy
@corpsepilot.bsky.social

🕯RIP Dolly Parton No words 💔 🕊 Dolly Parton - Coat Of Many Colors (3:03) youtu.be/SyP0Sy9KFf0?...

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Mickey Borden
@bordensblues.bsky.social

I am not a country music fan. I am, however, a Dolly Parton fan because she represented all that is good in people. So sad she is gone.

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L'Ood 🏜️
@lmc55g95.bsky.social

She made Angel way before she became one today 😇 One of my favorite memories of #DollyParton

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Chris Worthing
@chrisworthing.bsky.social

#DollyParton the greatest American from the last half of the C20th. Talented, kind & self-deprecating. Everything that a certain person in Washington DC isn't, imho. 🙏

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Scott 🌊(OC SoCal)
@skinoc.bsky.social

Very sad day. The wrong 80 year olds are passing away... www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

33h ago
Reset America
@reset-america.bsky.social

Dolly Parton brought generations and communities together through her music, kindness, and spirit. She made the world feel more loving and made us all feel loved. 🙏 Rest in Peace, Dolly Parton. 🕊️ Your light, music, and love will live on in all of us.

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The Beat Goes On
@thatbeatgoeson.bsky.social

Dolly Parton was an extraordinary human being who first became famous due to being a musical genius and will remain famous for a long time for being a one of the most generous people who ever lived.

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Town Crier 🇺🇦 💙 🇵🇸
@nctowncrier.bsky.social

Rest in Peace Miss Dolly 💙 😢 #DollyParton #WorldOnFire youtu.be/0QJXsmDBS8k?...

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Mizzoh
@mizzoh.bsky.social

NOOOOOOOOOO...Not Dolly! Freaking NO. She is the best of us. The best. We are lost!!! #dollyparton

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