R.I.P. Dolly Parton
The singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and American icon was 80.
Dolly Parton, a celebrated entertainer and philanthropist with a remarkable seven-decade career, has passed away. Her team released a statement expressing her lasting impact not only through her timeless music and songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kind-heartedness that made people feel like family. The cause of her death remains unknown, but Parton had recently shared that she was experiencing "hard times with [her] health" at the age of 80.
Known for her music, film, television, and charity work, Dolly was an iconic American figure. She began her career performing as a child and went on to write hits like "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "9 To 5," which earned her numerous accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards. Parton's breakthrough came in 1979 with her film debut in 9 To 5, which solidified her status as a cultural icon.
She later founded the Dollywood theme park and her Imagination Library, which has distributed free books to millions of children worldwide. Dolly continued to contribute to society through her philanthropic efforts, including donating to vaccine research and COVID-19 vaccine development. Her legacy lives on through her upcoming musical, "Dolly: A True Original," set to premiere on Broadway.
Written by urgent.news from The A.V. Club's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
