Dolly Parton R.I.P.

I loved ‘Jolene’, such a haunting song, meant to be about a woman who fancied Dolly’s DH.

Dolly was an inspirational woman, what a voice, what a positive personality.
One of my favourites was ‘it costs a lot to look this cheap “

She was very competent at avoiding being pulled into politics - presumably understanding many of her fans would be anti lift and her left leaning fans loved her

Dolly was a queen. It's a very sad day

What a singer ! Loved her self deprecating sense of humour. R.I.P. Dolly x

Sad news.
Dolly came across as a fun, kind and generous woman. In a showbiz world she was a genuine, honest and talented, hard-working entertainer.
Dolly was a philanthropist too and I find myself genuinely saddened by this news.
Rest in peace Dolly.

I have just seen this breaking news. So incredibly sad. She always came across as a truly lovely lady with a fantastic sense of humour.

Oh no! What a loss to so many aspects of her world. RIP

So sad. I loved her music.

Such sad news. She was such a talented and kind soul. RIP beautiful Dolly, you will be greatly missed. 😪🌹

I watched Steel Magnolias recently and loved Dolly's humour and delivery.
RIP Dolly .
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I saw herat Glastonbury...think it was2014? ....she was such a raconteur ...told so many stories between her songs ..... grateful I got yo see her live

A legend with a wonderful legacy.
A life well lived

A great loss. The world needs more people like Dolly Parton.
A life well lived. Rest in peace.

Amazing lady

I didn’t realise she was 80

Nooooo! RIP

A lovely lady. RIP Dolly xxx

RIP Dolly, we loved you so much xx

She was still working recently. A young country singer called Belles wrote a new song - "Son of Jolene", and Dolly agreed to record it as a duet. Belles was almost overcome, imagine singing with your idol! Have a listen , it's great, and Dolly loved it. She was so generous with her time and talent, a true legend.

Dolly will be sorely missed. Great singer and a lovely generous person.
RIP Dolly.

Great woman. RIP Dolly

So sad to hear the passing of Dolly. Such a great woman with an enormous artistic talent. R.I.P.

I’ve just heard in the news that flags across the USA are going to be at half mast for a a week. This seems rather excessive to me. Have we in Britain ever done that for an entertainer?

One of my favourite quotes was this one

I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb—and I'm not blonde either.

How sad.
She was an amazing woman - bright, hard working, talented and generous. RIP Dolly.

Grandma70s

I’ve just heard in the news that flags across the USA are going to be at half mast for a a week. This seems rather excessive to me. Have we in Britain ever done that for an entertainer?

She was a massive philanthropist as well
Financial experts and media outlets estimate that Dolly Parton donated well over $550 million throughout her lifetime. Because she frequently directed her contributions quietly or directly through The Dollywood Foundation, an exact final dollar amount is not publicly finalised, though financial analysts widely agree her constant giving may have kept her from ever achieving billionaire status.

Global Literacy & Education ($500M+ value): Her signature program, the Imagination Library, has funded and distributed over 270 million free books to children worldwide.
Time Magazine

Disaster Relief ($12.5M): She provided $1,000 per month for six months to families who lost their homes during the devastating 2016 Sevier County wildfires.
Time Magazine

COVID-19 Vaccine Research ($1M): Her early 2020 donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center directly funded critical early development of the Moderna vaccine.
Time Magazine

Hurricane Helene Relief ($1M): In late 2024, she personally pledged $1 million—matched by her businesses—to aid flood victims in East Tennessee.
Time Magazine
Paediatric Healthcare ($3M+): She made multiple million-dollar contributions to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital for paedriatic cancer and infectious
Time Magazine

So much more than just an entertainer.

Just arrived home to hear this sad news on BBC.

Dolly was a wonderful singer, songwriter, philanthropist with a wicked sense of humour. She appealed to all age groups, epitomised by one of the largest audiences ever at Glastonbury.

RIP Dolly. We will always love you.