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  "id": 3491557,
  "title": "Dolly Parton, the star who refused to pick a political side but never remained silent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-the-star-who-refused-to-pick-a-political-side-but-never",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:54:32.000Z",
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    "name": "El Pais English",
    "slug": "el-pais-english",
    "url": "https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-08-26/dolly-parton-the-star-who-refused-to-pick-a-political-side-but-never-remained-silent.html"
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  "summary": "Dolly Parton, a renowned singer, songwriter, and actress, has died at the age of 80 in Nashville. She rose to fame from a poor family in the Tennessee mountains and became one of American music's biggest stars, winning over millions of fans across generations and cultural divides. According to El Pais English, Parton's ability to speak about issues that mattered to her while remaining apart from partisan politics was a notable achievement in an increasingly polarized country.\n\nParton's net worth was estimated to be over $450 million, with her vast music catalogue, which included hits such as \"Jolene,\" \"9 to 5\", and \"I Will Always Love You,\" valued at $120 million in 2025, as reported by GBC Ghana. She also had a significant stake in her own amusement park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Throughout her life, Parton was involved in various charitable campaigns, raising millions for good causes, including the American Red Cross and HIV/AIDS-related charities.\n\nTributes to Parton have been pouring in from across the United States, with presidents of both parties and entertainment and business giants paying their respects. According to France 24, Parton was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved, and her death has united Americans of all stripes in grief. Her legacy includes a body of work that continues to inspire and entertain, as well as her philanthropic efforts, which are expected to continue through her extensive fortune.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "In homage to Dolly Parton’s favourite food, here are 13 bedazzled potato recipes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/in-homage-to-dolly-partons-favourite-food-here-are-13-bedazzled",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:00:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "In homage to Dolly Parton’s favourite food, here are 13 bedazzled potato recipes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/in-homage-to-dolly-partons-favourite-food-here-are-13-bedazzled-3413350",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:00:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton-3419070",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:38:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Cher speaks out after Dolly Parton's death, describes their first meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/cher-speaks-out-after-dolly-partons-death-describes-their-first",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mail and Guardian",
        "title": "A tribute to Dolly Parton: The voice that bridged worlds and touched hearts forever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/a-tribute-to-dolly-parton-the-voice-that-bridged-worlds-and-touched",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:33:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post",
        "title": "America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton-3477254",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "'She was very special': Irish stars remember Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/she-was-very-special-irish-stars-remember-dolly-parton",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:53:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton-3487620",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:19:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/heart-hope-and-a-steely-determination-dolly-partons-musical-legacy",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:32:11.000Z"
      }
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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."
}