{
  "id": 3336844,
  "title": "Dolly Parton’s Life and Career in Pictures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-partons-life-and-career-in-pictures",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:01:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hollywood Reporter",
    "slug": "the-hollywood-reporter",
    "url": "https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/dolly-parton-life-career-pictures-1236681069/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dolly Parton's life and career have been marked by numerous memorable moments, as captured in photographs. Her partnership with Porter Wagoner is evident in their stage performances together. Parton's iconic roles include a standout performance alongside Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in the musical '9 to 5.' She also stars with Burt Reynolds in the comedy 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.'\n\nParton shares the screen with fellow country legend Kenny Rogers in the hit song \"Islands in the Stream.\" On the global stage, she performs at London's Dominion Theatre. The British stage is not the only place Parton graces with her presence; she also performs at Dollywood, her famous theme park in Tennessee.\n\nA studio portrait of Parton can be found in Lake Tahoe, California. She rides the ferris wheel at the grand opening of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a testament to her deep connection with the park. Parton's acting prowess shines through in her roles alongside Olympia Dukakis in 'Steel Magnolias.'\n\nHer appearances on television shows like 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' are also well-documented. Notably, Parton and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus share the stage at the Grammy Awards, performing together under the title 'Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas.'",
  "summary": "The iconic singer, actress, philanthropist and theme-park entrepreneur died Tuesday at age 80.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Atlantic",
        "title": "Dolly Parton: Photos From an Extraordinary Life and Career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-photos-from-an-extraordinary-life-and-career",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:41:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}