'True loss for millions of people': Trump orders US flag lowered for a week in honour of late singer Dolly Parton
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "It is with great sadness to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will."
In a somber gesture, US President Donald Trump has ordered the lowering of the American flag throughout the country for a week in honor of the late country music legend, Dolly Parton. Trump expressed his deep sadness over Parton's passing at the age of 80, emphasizing that the world has never seen or experienced anyone quite like her.
The news of Parton's demise was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an emotional Instagram video statement. Seaver, representing the Parton and Owens family, spoke of the profound impact Parton had on his life and the countless others who have been inspired by her music and example. Despite his own apprehension about the moment, Seaver emphasized that his sadness is not for Dolly, who had lived in the light and is now in the arms of Jesus.
Parton's career, spanning decades, is marked by numerous hits, including "I Will Always Love You," "9 to 5," and "Jolene." She is also the best-selling female country music artist of all time, with over 160 million albums sold worldwide. Parton's final Grammy was in 2021 for her contemporary Christian music album "There Was Jesus."
Her legacy extends beyond music, as she has opened doors for generations of artists and dreamers from all walks of life and continents.
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