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 https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
this planet has just lost one of the most compassionate, loving, joyful, caring, hardworking artists when we honestly needed her the most
genuinely hurts to hear she’s gone just like that. i will never forget my time at dollywood park. thank you for your music and energy.
- donated tens of millions of dollars to charitable causes
- distributed more than 325 million free books through the her Imagination Library
- funded COVID research that produced the Moderna vaccine
- wrote over 3000 songs and sold more than 100 million records worldwide
We lost an absolute GOAT today 💙
please everybody do not forget how important dolly’s philanthropy towards impoverished & illiterate communities in the south & appalachia was. i’m so so heartbroken
this is getting annoying ngl :/ theres no info ?? nothing? just tell us is it on hiatus or not like saying nothing and leaving us very confused is ridiculous
(pic not mine) The most disturbing thing that Hong Kongers eat by far is "macaroni soup". Like look at this and tell me that Hong Kongers don't deserve to be shackled for 1000 years and have their rights stripped away by the CCP immediately.