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Dolly Parton dead at 80 as Cher, Harry Styles, Buckingham Palace pay tribute

Dolly Parton dead at 80 as Cher, Harry Styles, Buckingham Palace pay tribute

Follow live updates on country icon Dolly Parton's death after a brief battle with cancer, including memorial plans and tributes.
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Dolly Parton’s Charity Knew No Bounds

Dolly Parton’s Charity Knew No Bounds

From literacy to bald eagles, the superstar helped fund and support a number of causes
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Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces

Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces

Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor.  Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the […]
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Dino's becomes Dolly's: Nashville restaurants, bars honor Parton

Dino's becomes Dolly's: Nashville restaurants, bars honor Parton

Nashville restaurants remember the Tennessee icon with special dishes, a temporary name change and support for her Imagination Library.
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For many of us, Dolly Parton was home | Opinion

For many of us, Dolly Parton was home | Opinion

Dolly Parton has died at 80. A journalist who knew her reflects on her music, philanthropy and enduring legacy.
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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's love story began in Nashville. They'll rest there together

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's love story began in Nashville. They'll rest there together

Before his death in 2025, Carl Dean spent nearly six decades married to Dolly Parton. Here's how they met and what we know about his death.
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Dolly Parton never had children. She said it gave her the freedom to thrive

Dolly Parton never had children. She said it gave her the freedom to thrive

Country music legend Dolly Parton never had children of her own. Here's why she said being child-free helped her career, philanthropy and lasting legacy.
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What America saw in Dolly Parton | The Excerpt

What America saw in Dolly Parton | The Excerpt

She crossed genres, generations and political divides. What made Dolly Parton one of America's most beloved figures?
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Dolly Parton dead at 80 after cancer battle: Live updates

Dolly Parton dead at 80 after cancer battle: Live updates

The world is mourning the loss of cultural icon Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
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Dolly Parton’s net worth: How the ‘Queen of Country Music’ built her wealth

Dolly Parton’s net worth: How the ‘Queen of Country Music’ built her wealth

In light of the iconic singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist’s recent death at age 80, we look at the fortune—and legacy—she left behind.
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Dolly Parton had already made these funeral plans before she died

Dolly Parton had already made these funeral plans before she died

Dolly Parton died at 80 after privately battling cancer, her representatives confirmed. Here's what know about her funeral plans.
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Dolly Parton urged Tennessee grads to 'dream more.' Hear her message

Dolly Parton urged Tennessee grads to 'dream more.' Hear her message

Look back at Dolly Parton's inspiring 2009 commencement speech for University of Tennessee graduates.