Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton — even in divided America
LOS ANGELES — Americans of all stripes united Tuesday in grief over the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, praising her music, her philanthropy and her film work. The singer, who has died at age 80, was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved. True to form, she was mourned by figures across the entertainment world, and by politicians on both sides of the aisle.…
On Tuesday, Americans from all walks of life came together to mourn the loss of country music icon Dolly Parton. The 80-year-old singer was celebrated for her music, philanthropy, and film work, and she was widely regarded as one of the most beloved celebrities of all time.
Jack White, a renowned rocker, expressed his sorrow on Instagram, calling Parton's passing a moment of instant sainthood. Fellow country artist Reba McEntire praised Parton for her numerous contributions, stating that her love, music, and heart "will never ever be another you."
Kacey Musgraves, another prominent country star, also mourned Parton's passing on social media, sharing her feelings of loss and how the world seemed less vibrant without her. At the national level, President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week, acknowledging Parton's profound impact on millions of people.
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