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  "id": 3478009,
  "title": "Trump lowers US flag for one week to mourn country music icon, Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/trump-lowers-us-flag-for-one-week-to-mourn-country-music-icon-dolly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:54:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/trump-lowers-us-flag-for-one-week-to-mourn-country-music-icon-dolly-parton/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Country music legend Dolly Parton, aged 80, has passed away, as reported by various sources including The Independent, The Guardian, and Sky News. Her death was confirmed by her nephew Bryan Seaver on Instagram, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss. To honor the iconic singer-songwriter, President Donald Trump ordered the lowering of U.S. flags across the country for a week, describing her passing as a \"true loss for millions of people.\" Dolly Parton, born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, rose from humble beginnings to become one of country music's most celebrated figures, with a career spanning over six decades. She sold over 100 million records worldwide, earning the title \"Queen of Country\" with hits like \"Jolene,\" \"9 to 5,\" and \"I Will Always Love You.\" In addition to her music, Parton ventured into acting, appearing in films such as \"9 to 5,\" \"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,\" \"Steel Magnolias,\" and \"Joyful Noise.\" She also made a significant impact through her philanthropy, particularly through the Dollywood Foundation's Imagination Library, which promotes childhood literacy, and through various charitable endeavors. President Trump paid tribute to Parton, stating, \"There has never been anyone like her, and never will. In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for one week.\"",
  "summary": "Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports, including The Independent, The Guardian and Sky News. Parton’s death was reportedly announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Instagram on Tuesday. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now. “It is […] The post Trump lowers US flag for one week to mourn country music…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tributes-pour-in-for-dolly-parton-even-in-divided-america",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:32:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/aunt-dolly-forever-how-dolly-parton-raised-the-hannah-montana",
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        "title": "Dolly Parton net worth: The country legend had no kids. Here’s where her fortune is going",
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        "title": "Dolly Parton net worth: The country legend had no kids. Here’s where her fortune is going",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-net-worth-the-country-legend-had-no-kids-heres-where-her-3471746",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:34:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton funeral: Will the country legend be buried beside husband Carl Dean? Details here",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-funeral-will-the-country-legend-be-buried-beside-husband",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:28:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s net worth: The country legend had no kids. Here’s where her fortune is going",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-net-worth-the-country-legend-had-no-kids-heres-where",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:33:41.000Z"
      }
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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."
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