Trump orders US flag lowered for Dolly Parton
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump mourned the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed deep sorrow over her loss, stating that she was one of the greatest country singers, ever. He ordered the lowering of the American flag throughout the United States for one week in her honor, beginning that evening at 6:00 PM.
Trump emphasized that no one has ever been like Dolly and never will be, and that her doors opened opportunities for millions. Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her death in an Instagram video, sharing heartfelt memories of his aunt and her impact on countless artists. Parton, a best-selling female country music artist with over 160 million albums sold worldwide, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. Her final Grammy came in 2021 for a contemporary Christian music category.
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