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  "id": 3390478,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton – even in divided America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/showbiz-tributes-pour-in-for-dolly-parton-even-in-divided-america",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T00:31:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1518808/showbiz-tributes-pour-dolly-parton-%E2%80%93-even-divided-america"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tributes have been streaming in for country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80 on Tuesday. People from all walks of life united in their grief over her loss, praising her music, philanthropy, and film work. Dolly Parton was known for being one of the few celebrities that everybody loved, and her death was mourned by figures across the entertainment world and politicians on both sides of the political spectrum.\n\nRock star Jack White paid tribute to Parton on Instagram, calling her death \"instant sainthood.\" Country star Reba McEntire hailed Parton for her \"wonderful things\" she did for fans, and Kacey Musgraves mourned the passing of a \"legend of the genre.\" President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week, calling Parton's death a \"true loss for millions of people.\"\n\nParton's costar from \"Steel Magnolias,\" Julia Roberts, called her a \"magical and joyous human\" and said she was \"a treasure in my life.\" Actor Colman Domingo described Parton as a \"light,\" and Jamie Lee Curtis said she was an \"exception to the oft-quoted rule\" that one shouldn't meet their heroes. Actor, singer, and creator of \"Family Guy,\" Seth MacFarlane, said he was \"grateful\" to have worked with Parton.\n\nSinger Kelly Clarkson described Parton as a \"gift\" who made everyone feel special, seen, and welcomed. Sheryl Crow said Parton's death had left \"a hole in the universe.\" Opera star Renee Fleming called Parton \"irreplaceable,\" praising her \"goodness\" and the impact of her voice, philanthropy, and kindness.\n\nBusiness titans such as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Apple CEO Tim Cook also paid tribute to Parton, hailing her as a brilliant songwriter, cultural icon, and dedicated philanthropist. Her music, generosity, and joy touched countless lives, and she left the world a better place than she found it.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: Americans of all stripes united Tuesday in grief over the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, praising her music, her philanthropy and her film work.",
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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."
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