Dolly Parton was literally the rose that grew from concrete. She grew up poor in rural Appalachia, then became the star she was meant to be, built hospitals, donated millions to charity & opened a library that gave millions of books to children. She’ll be forever missed
If Dolly taught me anything, it’s to never have these folks catch you lacking. She always looked her best, she controlled her image, and how she showed up in the world. Even until the very end, she let us know on her terms compared to any other outlet.