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
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He’s not Muslim. He’s Christian. He’s not brown. He’s white. He’s also pro-Israel.
He killed people. A mass shooter. Terrorist.
Why is this not going viral?
Not a single person is telling this woman to “lose a few pounds.” If this was her way of blaming her own fans for her dramatic weight loss then she’s completely delusional. Everyone is concerned BECAUSE of how much she has lost. She looks like a skeleton here and there is nothing anyone could say, including her that could convince me this is healthy. She has an eating disorder. She needs help and supporting her delusions is only encouraging this harmful behavior.
my homeschool bestie found out she technically didn’t graduate high school during a job interview. they did a background check and discovered the curriculum her parents taught her was not from an accredited school. Christians WANT their kids too stupid to question authority.
Parents… after a certain age you have to start respecting your kids if you want respect. When I turned 14 my dad tried to beat me. I grabbed that belt from him so fast, he was shook. “Oh you think you’re a man now” is what he said as he preceded to throw his hands up to box. My mama stepped in and stopped him. Child or not respect goes both ways. Yes kids should always respect their parents. But from the looks of this that father stopped respecting his child a long time ago.
My dad retired at 59
I will not
He had a pension. I have a 401k I can barely fund.
He bought his house at 28.
I can't touch a down payment at 30.
He paid $90 a month for health insurance. I pay $430.
At dinner he told me I need to be smarter with money.
I nodded.
Didn't tell him his entire life was built on an economy that no longer exists.
Didn't tell him my generation is paying for his Social Security while ours gets gutted.
Didn't tell him the ladder he climbed got pulled up right after him.
Just passed the potatoes.
Make it make sense