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  "id": 3598897,
  "title": "Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/flags-lowered-across-us-for-country-music-legend-dolly-parton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T21:09:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/08/27/flags-lowered-across-us-for-country-music-legend-dolly-parton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flags across the United States were lowered to half-staff in mourning for country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. The iconic entertainer, known for her hits like \"Jolene\" and \"I Will Always Love You,\" had a profound impact on the music industry and society as a whole. Her family announced a private funeral service to be held in Nashville, and her legacy has left a lasting impact on generations of artists from various walks of life. President Donald Trump and the British royal family also acknowledged the loss, with Trump ordering flags nationwide to be lowered and the royal family saluting the entertainer who brought joy to many. Parton's philanthropy, business ventures, and Hollywood career, alongside her humble working-class persona, made her a beloved cultural icon. Fans and fellow musicians alike paid tribute to her, with Carrie Underwood saying she was loved by everyone and the Grand Ole Opry proclaiming there would never be another like her.",
  "summary": "All five living US presidents praised the entertainment giant who eschewed politics while embracing philanthropy and a humble, working-class persona.",
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        "title": "Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T21:09:48.000Z"
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