Dolly Parton R.I.P.

I just hope Trump isn't allowed anywhere near her funeral. He'll hi-jack the entire proceedings.

She was a wonderful singer with a wonderful personality to match. RIP Dolly.

Not my kind of music but she was a country music legend with a real work ethic and deserved her fame.

MawsRosie I was about to post the same quote- it reflected her self deprecation and showed the rhinestones and wigs were the public Dolly, not necessarily the private one.
Another legend gone- what a year it’s been for so many famous losses; so sad. 😢

Watching a programme about her on BBC1 I’ve just been reminded of my favourite Dolly quote:
When asked if she supported women’s lib she answered, ‘Yes I burned my bra but it took the fire dept. three days to put it out!’ 😂

I don’t cry easily but I did cry when I heard she had died and watched a video she had put out explaining about her illness….
What an absolutely wonderful woman and there’s not many I can say that about….
Had a wonderful marriage, sixty years Hopefully, she’ll be reunited with Carl now….💐💐💐

So very sad and a shock to hear that this lovely lady had gone. I didn’t realise she was 80! She was well loved and will.be missed. 💐

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

Great woman. RIP Dolly

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

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.

A lovely lady. RIP Dolly xxx

Nooooo! RIP

Amazing lady

I didn’t realise she was 80

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

A legend with a wonderful legacy.
A life well lived

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

I watched Steel Magnolias recently and loved Dolly's humour and delivery.
RIP Dolly .
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Such sad news. She was such a talented and kind soul. RIP beautiful Dolly, you will be greatly missed. 😪🌹

So sad. I loved her music.