Remembering Dolly Parton: 8 facts about the icon
Dolly Parton was one of the world's most successful artists. On Tuesday, her family announced that she passed away at 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar.
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, passed away on Tuesday. Her nephew revealed the news on her social media channels. Parton, who sold over 100 million records, had 25 No. 1 hits, 11 Grammys, and three Emmys. Born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, she grew up with 11 siblings and learned to play the guitar at age 7.
Parton's career began at 10 when she made her TV debut. She owned more than 350 wigs and had cosmetic surgery throughout her life. In 1995, she launched The Dollywood Foundation, which has distributed over 300 million books through her Imagination Library program. She also founded five university scholarships named after her father.
In 2020, Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to support COVID-19 vaccine research.
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