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  "id": 3522460,
  "title": "Peter Obi mourns music legend Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/peter-obi-mourns-music-legend-dolly-parton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:19:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/peter-obi-mourns-music-legend-dolly-parton/"
  },
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  "account": "In a poignant statement, Peter Obi, the Nigerian presidential candidate, mourned the passing of renowned country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton. The music icon passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80, as confirmed by her nephew and longtime security chief, Bryan Seever, through a video shared on Parton’s official social media accounts. Obi, in a heartfelt tribute posted on his X handle on Wednesday, praised Parton’s remarkable legacy, emphasizing that her lasting impact transcended her extraordinary musical talent. He reflected on Parton’s humble beginnings in rural Tennessee, which instilled in her a profound sense of compassion, humility, and generosity that remained steadfast despite her fame, wealth, and success. Obi noted that Parton’s music resonated deeply with listeners because she sang about shared experiences of love, heartbreak, hardship, loneliness, hope, and the struggles faced by ordinary people. Her songs served as a voice for those often overlooked, infusing dignity into their lives. The senator highlighted Parton’s enduring warmth, humility, and generosity towards children, the impoverished, and those in need, even amidst her monumental achievements. He described Parton’s ability to retain her grounded roots throughout her journey to success, turning her humble origins into a source of inspiration through her music and life. Obi concluded by expressing his admiration for Parton’s compassionate soul, whom he believed would be granted eternal rest by God.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined millions globally to mourn the death of legendary country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton. Recall that the music legend died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Her nephew and long-time security chief, Bryan Seever, confirmed her death in a video posted to Parton’s official social […] Peter Obi mourns music legend…",
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/johnny-cashs-son-on-his-fathers-special-relationship-with-dolly-parton",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:07:11.000Z"
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        "title": "Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Dolly Parton remembered as one-of-a-kind icon",
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Dolly Parton remembered as one-of-a-kind icon",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T07:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney join tributes to Dolly Parton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/elton-john-oprah-winfrey-and-paul-mccartney-join-tributes-to-dolly",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:49:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours!'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/the-wit-and-wisdom-of-dolly-parton-if-you-see-somebody-without-a",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:16:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed as tributes continue to pour in",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-cause-of-death-revealed-as-tributes-continue-to-pour-in",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:00:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "WATCH: What new music can Dolly Parton fans expect?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/watch-what-new-music-can-dolly-parton-fans-expect",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:04:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Dolly Parton: Buckingham Palace guards play musical tribute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-buckingham-palace-guards-play-musical-tribute",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:51:38.000Z"
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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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