In pictures: The world pays tribute to country music queen Dolly Parton
Fans, landmarks and institutions are honouring the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist, with Nashville landmarks and New York’s Empire State Building lighting up in pink.
Renowned country music artist Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 after a brief illness with cancer. Her representatives announced her passing at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by family. Dolly's death sparked tributes from notable celebrities like Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and singer Taylor Swift.
Kareena Kapoor remembered Dolly with several of her wise quotes, such as "Make a list of the things you love about yourself" and "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain." She also shared a post on Instagram, saying "My girl ❤️ Love you forever you diva."
Priyanka Chopra Jonas honored Dolly with a video clip where the singer joked about her tombstone inscription, jokingly suggesting "Tombstone pepperoni." She also shared a video of Dolly speaking about having no regrets in her life. Taylor Swift expressed her sorrow in an interview with USA Today, calling her loss hard to imagine, but praising Dolly's generosity and positive impact on countless lives.
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