Dolly Parton Dead At 80
Dolly Parton, a global humanitarian, country music legend, and one of America’s last great cultural icons, has died at the age of 80, her family announced today. No cause of death was given, but Parton had been open about her health challenges over the last two years. Video announcement from Parton’s nephew:
Dolly Parton’s impact on country music (and all music) and American culture over the last seven decades cannot be overstated. From her early years on the Porter Wagoner show:
Dolly on the Academy Awards (which gave her an honorary Oscar last year) in 1981:
Even though this is from 1978, right as she was becoming a global superstar and household name, this interview shows exactly who Dolly was and who she’d continue to be for the next 50 years:
Dolly’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022:
And a look back at more of her incomparable legacy via NBC:
Finally, ICYMI, the video below is from 2023:
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From Jane Fonda:
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