News of country singer Dolly Parton's death was shared on Tuesday, leaving the world to mourn the vivacious personality. Parton, best known for her incredible voice and giving nature, quietly battled cancer before passing August 25. Everyone from artists to fans have shown their support of the singer with tributes over the last day.
The Empire State Building in New York City paid tribute to the "I Will Always Love You" singer in the way only it can, announcing that it would turn its lights to sparkle in pink in her honor.
"Dolly was a global cultural icon whose seven-decade career reached generations of fans. Beyond entertainment, Dolly leaves a significant philanthropic legacy through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, which has
provided hundreds of millions of books to children worldwide," the social media post read.
Tonight, the Empire State Building tower lights will turn to a pink sparkle at 9:25 to honor the late Dolly Parton.
— Empire State Building Observation Deck (@EmpireStateBldg) August 25, 2026
Dolly was a global cultural icon whose seven-decade career reached generations of fans. Beyond entertainment, Dolly leaves a significant philanthropic legacy… pic.twitter.com/Pu5rtdfe0r
The landmark chose 9:25 p.m. for it's show, a touching nod to her hit "9 to 5."
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