From 9 to 5 to Steel Magnolias: Dolly Parton’s cinematic legacy

Dolly Parton's screen presence has left a lasting impact, with her portrayals of strong women remaining memorable. According to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, she played roles ranging from fearless heroines to witty salon owners.

Dolly Parton's business acumen also contributed significantly to her success. MyJoyOnline Ghana reported that she had turned down Elvis Presley's offer to cover her song "I Will Always Love You" in 1974, as his manager demanded half the rights. This decision led to Whitney Houston's 1992 cover, which sold over 20 million copies and earned Parton more than $10m in royalties. Forbes estimates her net worth to be $450m.

Tributes have been pouring in since Dolly Parton's death at 80 years old. CBS News reported that thousands visited Dollywood, her theme park, the day after her family's announcement. PBS NewsHour mentioned that singer-songwriter Martina McBride paid tribute to Parton, discussing her as a friend and fellow icon with Amna Nawaz.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, MyJoyOnline Ghana, CBS News, PBS NewsHour — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.