Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, passed away at the age of 85 after a brief battle with cancer. Fellow celebrities and politicians, including Miley Cyrus and President Trump, mourned her loss and praised her as an iconic figure whose influence will never be forgotten. Billy Ray Cyrus, Parton's godson, shared a touching memory from her childhood, recalling how she comforted him during a scandalous rumor. President Trump announced a national day of mourning, lowering the American flag in her honor.
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