‘We’ll always love you’: How the internet, celebrities, and cities around the world are paying tribute to Dolly Parton
Yesterday on August 25, country legend and all-around icon Dolly Parton passed away at age 80. She left behind a legacy of timeless music, humor, and philanthropy , and across the United States, cities and civilians alike found ways to show just how beloved Parton was. America thinks pink Several American cities honored Parton’s passing by lighting up their landmarks with Dolly’s signature color:…
Dolly Parton, the beloved country legend, passed away at the age of 80 on August 25. Across the United States, cities and individuals found creative ways to pay tribute to her. Landmarks lit up in shades of pink, referencing Parton's hit song "9 to 5." The Empire State Building in New York City, the Pacific Park Ferris wheel in Santa Monica, and the Willis Tower in Chicago all displayed the iconic color.
In the UK, Buckingham Palace's guards played "9 to 5" in her memory, and The Royal Family posted a statement expressing their "❤️" for Parton. Google honored the singer by adding a butterfly-filled easter egg to its search results, referencing her connection to butterflies and her song "Love is Like a Butterfly." Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Sabrina Carpenter also shared their condolences and praised Parton's impact on the world, with Swift stating, "A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right."
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