BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute
The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.
Dolly Parton, the country music icon, was working on several projects to honor her legacy before her passing in Nashville at the age of 80. Among these projects were a 245-room Nashville hotel, a museum dedicated to her life, and a Broadway musical. The SongTeller Hotel, set to open in September, features two live music venues and a museum on its third floor, which will be the largest exhibit celebrating her life.
The Dolly: A True Original Musical is scheduled to begin Broadway previews in December and open on January 1, featuring some of her biggest hits and new music she wrote specifically for the show. Parton also had plans to expand her Tennessean Travel Stop brand and launch a coffee line with Community Coffee, with the latter expected to roll out nationwide in September.
Additionally, she was developing a line of dog treats in partnership with Purina, though details on its release were not disclosed.
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