Remembering Dolly Parton

[once_upon]

The good she did is how we should all live

 

[SHARPIE]

The BBC have rescheduled programming for Dolly stuff. Great to see and how it should be.

 

[MINAM]

I'm really saddened by this news. She was a great song writer, singer and actor. I guess the passing of her husband was too much. My favorite quotes from her:

"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap" and
"I'm not sixty. I'm sexty"

RIP

 

[Sparks]

A favorite of mine.

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Her work with Linda Ronstadt and Emmy Lou Harris is also wonderful

I hate today

 

[LilJen]

I teased my hair, sprayed it crazy, put a small pillow under the chest of a jumpsuit, put on makeup and went as Dolly Parton to a Halloween party when I was 12 or 13. I may have been jealous of her fine rack (me, flat as a pancake) and lively hair (me, fine and straight and tangled at the same slightest wisp of a breeze).

 

[MINAM]

Edited to add: I also loved that she did a heavy metal album. She was a great vocalist.

 

[Moto Guzzi]

I loved her story about entering a Dolly Parton look-alike contest--and losing.

And I loved her singing this song with Reba McEntire:

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"Don't I get to blow somethin' up on this?"

 

[ilovepaydays]

The Empire State Building will be honoring Dolly Parton tonight at 9:25pm ET.

 

[Garden Kitty]

I read about the news while I was waiting to pick up an order. In the few minutes I was waiting, I saw social media posts from Mick Jagger, Tom Jones, The Library of Congress, NASA, Rolling Stone, Dave Portnoy and a ton of country music legends, in addition to posts from people who aren't famous just talking about how she or her music had impacted them.

The wide range of people impacted by her loss really speaks to her talent and her ability to unite people with her kindness and generosity of spirit.

While some posts talked about her work and talent, even more focused on the kind of person she was and her charitable legacy.

 

[Garden Kitty]

The Empire State Building will be honoring Dolly Parton tonight at 9:25pm ET.

I just realized 9:25 is 9 "2" 5.

 

[Judy]

 

[skipaway]

Her publicist released she died from a “brief battle with cancer.”

 

[Sylvia]

Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) on X

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years

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Dolly Parton on Instagram: "Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly i

3M likes, 63K comments - dollyparton on August 25, 2026: "Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in...

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Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at http://dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at http://imaginationlibrary.com

 

[ilovepaydays]

The Empire State Building will be honoring Dolly Parton tonight at 9:25pm ET.

Update: Here is the tribute.

 

[Badams]

I've legit been buying all the fun Dolly merchandise I could find lately. Tomorrow I'm using every single one.

 

[kwanfan1818]

My emotional support chicken, Dolly Part-hen, is getting majorly squeezed today.

 

[HeatherC]

I nearly started crying at work when I saw this news earlier today. She was such a talented musician and singer but an even more amazing human being and humanitarian. She may be one of the few people in this world that EVERYONE loved and for so many different reasons too. What a sad day. She will be missed so much but I love that her legacy will continue for generations. RIP Dolly

 

[kwanfan1818]

I'm currently listening to a YouTube video on ways that Social Security can be increased, and after describing one of the acronyms, the host broke into a tribute to Dolly Parton's humanity. (Then he went back to the next acronym on the list.)

 

[three fingered jack]

 

[rfisher]

432K views · 22K reactions | Dolly Parton and Kermit the Frog have shared several iconic, heartwarming musical moments together over the decades. Their two most famous singing collaborations blended country charm with Muppet magic: "Everyday People"

Dolly Parton and Kermit the Frog have shared several iconic, heartwarming musical moments together over the decades. Their two most famous singing collaborations blended country charm with Muppet...

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Dolly and Kermit

 

[Miezekatze]

CR Fashion Book on Instagram: "RIP to the one and only #DollyParton. The beloved global entertainment icon who sold more than 100 million records and reshaped the face of country music has died at the age of 80. #CRFashionBook"

215K likes, 405 comments - crfashionbook on August 25, 2026: "RIP to the one and only #DollyParton. The beloved global entertainment icon who sold more than 100 million records and reshaped the face of country music has died at the age of 80. #CRFashionBook".

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[Jot the Dot Dot]

She was deeply religious, while at the same time a Gay icon and never homophobic. Good spirited to say the least.

 

[paskatefan]

What an amazingly talented singer/songwriter she was, and even more importantly, a stellar human being. So grateful we got to see her in concert in 2016. May her memory be for a blessing.

 

[Asli]

We heard of Dolly Parton's passing yesterday near midnight and 7000 kilometers away from where she died, my daughter burst into song at the top of her lungs.

How she has touched all our hearts! Thank you Dolly!

 

[Sylvia]

Dolly's wise words:

jamesaalongman on Instagram: "Dolly Parton used her star power to make other people’s lives better. Truly no greater gift #dolly #RIP"

12K likes, 268 comments - jamesaalongman on August 25, 2026: "Dolly Parton used her star power to make other people’s lives better. Truly no greater gift #dolly #RIP".

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ETA - many more Dolly interview clips are compiled here: https://www.instagram.com/billiecanwrite/

ABC News’ James Longman:

jamesaalongman on Instagram: "Trying and failing to write the news about Dolly’s death. Our team wrote a beautiful tribute and I’ll post that soon. My work often brings me close to everything that’s horrible about this world. And life feels increasin

8,913 likes, 520 comments - jamesaalongman on August 26, 2026: "Trying and failing to write the news about Dolly’s death. Our team wrote a beautiful tribute and I’ll post that soon. My work often brings me close to everything that’s horrible about this world. And life feels increasingly complex...

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[Lynn226]

A tribute to Dolly during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

9 to 5

19K views · 1.3K reactions | Dolly Parton is honoured at Buckingham Palace during Changing of the Guard 🇬🇧 The Band of the Coldstream Guards pays respects to the Queen of Country, performing her iconic song "9 to 5" at Buckingham Palace. Rest in pea

Dolly Parton is honoured at Buckingham Palace during Changing of the Guard 🇬🇧 The Band of the Coldstream Guards pays respects to the Queen of Country, performing her iconic song "9 to 5" at...

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[Sylvia]

Jane Fonda's tribute:

Jane Fonda on Instagram: "I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on. I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this – more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so

820K likes, 10K comments - janefonda on August 25, 2026: "I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on. I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this – more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and...

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I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on. I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this – more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and playful that she is woven into all our lives and hearts forever. We have our memories of her, her songs, Dollywood, “9to5,” the millions of books she got into the hands of children, all the iconic images that bring her to us. And they are all blessings. Let’s be grateful for all that she has left us to ease our sadness now. I never knew anyone like her. She was simultaneously a naughty, playful southern gal from the hollows of Tennessee and a deep, soulful thinker who could see through people right down to their true selves. She was many things…lyricist, songstress, player of many instruments, writer, prankster, visionary, loyal friend, who’d never go to bed before she and her friends had laughed so hard they’d have to cross their legs.

She had a survivor’s instinct and seemed to always know just what to do, just what to say, to make things right...and then she’s stick her butt out the car window and moon Kenny Roger’s home. She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy. That’s something of hers she’d want us all to take with us.

To her gay and trans fans, I want you to know that she loved you. You know that without me telling you. She loved all her fans and they are legion. And you know she doesn’t want y’all to mourn now. Dress up and celebrate her spirit. But first, watch the final episode of Grace and Frankie where she’s an Angel, the head honcho working class angel in Heaven.

RIP, beautiful woman. We love you.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

I am heartbroken.

I saw the musical, HERE YOU COME AGAIN, about a middle aged gay man whose muse was Dolly Parton, three times in Melbourne last year. The show became my go-to happy place at a time when I really needed some personal guidance.

Ms Parton has done so much for so many people. Her light will stay with me forever.

 

[pat c]

RIP Dolly Parton. You were one of a kind. The world is a darker place without you.

 

[Cachoo]

I love this (and apologies if it was posted and I missed it) So simple and yet genius!

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