'We will always love you' - world mourns Dolly Parton
LONDON/SYDNEY: In Britain, the King’s Guard band played Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” in front of Buckingham Palace. In the United States, the Empire State Building lit up in pink. In Japan, producer Seiji Kameda remembered a singer whose voice “shone like the sun”. Fans across continents, from prime ministers to pop stars, sent out messages of grief and affectionafter the news came through that the…
The world mourned the loss of country music legend, songwriter, and actress Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday. Leaders and fans from around the globe paid tribute to her, expressing grief and affection for her rare ability to connect with audiences across diverse backgrounds. Dolly Parton’s songs taught people how to fall in love and express themselves, said Uganda’s exiled opposition leader Bobi Wine.
British pop icon Elton John called her a “giant of an artist” with the kindest heart, while Paul McCartney lamented that it was hard to imagine living in a world without her. The British Royal Family remembered the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort, and inspiration to so many, highlighting her charitable work, including her Imagination Library that had given free books to millions of children.
Politicians praised her contributions to society, such as promoting literacy and funding hospitals. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said she lived loudly and would be much missed. In Australia’s Brisbane, tribute artist Brooke McMullen described Parton as someone who seemed destined to be around forever, expressing deep sorrow over her passing.
Many fans connected with her stories, drawn from real life, such as those shared by their grandmothers or experienced at weddings.
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