In 2009, Dolly Parton spoke to Morley Safer about how being underestimated helped her in business.
"I look like a woman, but I think like a man,” the country music star said. "And in this world of business that has helped me a lot. Because by the time they think that I don't know what's going on, I done got the money and gone."
Parton died at 80, her family announced Tuesday.
Dolly Parton addressed health concerns about her on May 4, 2026
She incredibly compared herself to an old antique car that needed a new engine, transmission, new pistons and spark plugs.
“They didn’t say anything about my mental health” she joked.
She clearly had a ton of plans and active projects for this year, including a Nashville museum and hotel, writing, recording, getting on stage in 5 inch heels.
RIP Dolly. Her greatness makes it feel like 80 is way too soon. 🧡
Dolly Parton explains how Elvis Presley missed out on recording “I Will Always Love You,” and how wonderful it was to be later revived by Whitney Houston.
Dolly is the classiest artist we’ll ever see.
We will always love YOU! RIP 🕊️
Dolly Parton sits down with her parents and five sisters for a Christmas special and the real show starts the second the banter begins.
She cracks jokes, teases the whole clan and within minutes the living room energy takes over pure Appalachian wit, overlapping stories and that unmistakable Parton laugh.
Then the sisters lock into perfect family harmony and the room just lifts
No polished celebrity gloss, just blood, history, and voices that only come from growing up under the same roof.
This is still one of the warmest, most rewatched family moments she ever put on television for a reason.