Dolly Parton was a legend, an icon, whose career and influence transcended country music. Her death on Aug. 25 at 80 led to a stream of tributes from people around the globe. A look at some of the people who offered their condolences and appreciation:
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A Tennessee legend. A Southern icon.
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 25, 2026
A voice for the ages.
Thanks for a life well lived, Dolly 🧡 pic.twitter.com/5ZUz2WBpYo
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I know this sounds corny and cringey and naive and whatever, but Dolly Parton felt like America when it was trying to be the place it promised to be.
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) August 25, 2026
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Dolly Parton rose from poverty to stardom. She gave $500 to every student in her hometown who finished high school, she built hospitals and bald eagle preserves; her Imagination Library has gifted 300 million books to children.
Roger Ebert once met her and came away thinking she… pic.twitter.com/tlckXOHhFd
— Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙♀️ (@SketchesbyBoze) August 25, 2026
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1/2 Dolly Parton was an American icon who brought people together and spread joy. In Kentucky, she shared her love of reading through her Imagination Library, sparking brighter futures for thousands of children across our commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/yG427rIpd6
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) August 25, 2026
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Dolly spent her whole life showing us what it means to lead with love. Lauren and I are so grateful to have known her. She lifted everyone with her music, her generosity, and her joy. Sending our sincere condolences to her family and everyone she touched. pic.twitter.com/rgt9rpY5Jy
— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) August 25, 2026
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Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side.
— Reba McEntire (@reba) August 25, 2026
Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth.
Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart.
There will never ever be another you.
We… pic.twitter.com/qpbvKUNbiM
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Dolly Parton was one of the great entertainers of our era. She was not only a talented musician & songwriter, but a lifelong philanthropist and advocate for literacy, education, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare and disaster relief.
— Sen. Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) August 25, 2026
Her music and humanity touched millions. She will be…
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was the best contribution to child literacy ever made by a celebrity. Our paths crossed once, in the 90s, backstage at a talk show, and I was completely tongue-tied and starstruck. RIP Dolly. You were a complete, irreplaceable one-off.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 25, 2026
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The news of Dolly Parton’s passing is devastating. I had the extraordinary experience of working with her on The Orville, and it was a joy to discover that she really was exactly the person we all hoped she was. Her kindness, generosity, and authenticity were evident from moment… pic.twitter.com/xVf2ZokZLO
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) August 25, 2026
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I can't believe we just lost the purest soul. Rest in Glory, Dolly. My heart aches. pic.twitter.com/EXLcyB0AJn
— Miley Official (@MileyCyrusBz) August 25, 2026
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What a sad day for America what a sad day for the world what a sad day for the pardon family. Dolly! We will miss you in more ways than one can say you were a treasure on this earth.
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) August 25, 2026
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Dolly taught us that you can be anything and do anything and to do it with kindness. What a light. We are all grateful that we lived in a time of Dolly Parton. We will always love her. pic.twitter.com/kKOuTrcFo9
— Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) August 25, 2026
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I’m So Sad To Hear About The Passing Of The Queen Of Country Music, @DollyParton! I Was A Huge Fan Of Her Music. As A Boy, I Could Only Dream! Rest In Peace Dolly! My Condolences To The Friends & Family Of The Legendary Dolly Parton! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/0y875Sa4YJ
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 25, 2026
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Friend. Songwriter. The Great Harmonizer of Humanity. Dolly. Dolly. Dolly. Forever Dolly. pic.twitter.com/ZEdUS1PrcV
— Tomlin and Wagner (@LilyTomlin) August 25, 2026
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Very, very sad. She was a sweet and kind soul and I’m proud to say I knew her. And I witnessed she always took time to stop and greet anyone around her. There will never be another Dolly. https://t.co/hVn4YvdbZb
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) August 25, 2026
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Heartbroken to hear about Queen @DollyParton’s passing 😭💔 She was a true icon and such an inspiration to me. Her talent, heart and kindness touched so many lives, and she truly left this world better than she found it 🥹✨ Sending all my love to her family, friends and everyone… pic.twitter.com/FdKC6sPTGf
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) August 25, 2026
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It is indeed rare for the world, collectively, to express sorrow for someone’s passing. I knew her to be the angel that they think she was, and I’ll miss her. Dolly, I’ll always love you. -Trace@DollyParton pic.twitter.com/CtzwcbD6sA
— Trace Adkins (@TraceAdkins) August 25, 2026
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Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts.
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) August 25, 2026
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"Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you." - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/ZPf8IzybNe
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 25, 2026
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Dolly Parton carried the music, stories and spirit of her Tennessee mountain home wherever she went. She was a lifelong champion of the Great Smoky Mountains and proudly shared her love for them with the world.
— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) August 25, 2026
While we may no longer see her working 9 to 5, we will always love… pic.twitter.com/9CMx6M3giO
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Rip Legend. We saw her in concert at the Hollywood Bowl a few years ago. She was so delightful and funny, and had a voice that could break hearts! Somehow you wanted to believe that Dolly would always be forever young, and never leave us. 💔 https://t.co/m8grnVZuct
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) August 25, 2026
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So many evil people in this world and we had to lose a pure heart like Dolly Parton. Devastating day for humanity. pic.twitter.com/HKJdqjZCiY
— Miley Official (@MileyCyrusBz) August 25, 2026
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R.I.P. Dolly. 😢
— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) August 25, 2026
Condolences to her family and friends. 🕊️🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/T1REwpp29m
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RIP Dolly Parton. A life well lived!
— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) August 25, 2026
-TeamNuge#dolly #dollyparton pic.twitter.com/ULiIzjmASj
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There are no words to adequately express the sorrow our family and indeed, all Tennesseans, feel in the loss of Dolly Parton. An iconic leader who loved our great state and nation. Her passing leaves a void that no one can ever fill. Dolly, we will always love you. pic.twitter.com/0TvlT4VxIt
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) August 25, 2026
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A giant talent.
— Rob Schneider 🇺🇸 (@RobSchneider) August 25, 2026
One of the best song writers ever!
A gigantic influence and genius of popular music.
One of the greatest entertainers of all time.
But most importantly, a generous, kind and loving human being.
Blessed to be alive at the same time as Dolly Parton.
God bless YOU! pic.twitter.com/63eWPlDSJr
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Dolly Parton was an absolute American icon and legend. Singular in her impact, love, talent, music, kindness, passion and strength. There never was nor ever will be another like her.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 25, 2026
There are almost no words to express what a loss this is for America, she was one of the few… pic.twitter.com/rZYWUCMJop
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Rest In Peace, Dolly Parton❤️ pic.twitter.com/2oVmreW2sS
— The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) August 25, 2026
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to a true country music icon, Opry member Dolly Parton.
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) August 25, 2026
There is no doubt Dolly’s mark on the world, and on us here at the Grand Ole Opry, will be deeply felt for generations to come. She taught us to always lead with… pic.twitter.com/t9yBCdMIsb
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Kelly and I are saddened by the news of Dolly’s passing. She was an incredible East Tennessean who served as an inspiration to little girls everywhere. Dolly never changed her accent or forgot where she came from. pic.twitter.com/ClJr1ZyxtU
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) August 25, 2026
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God Bless Dolly Parton. We were blessed to have her. RIP to an angel. pic.twitter.com/tbwflhQRxk
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) August 25, 2026
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Tributes and appreciations pour in after death of Dolly Parton
