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Dolly Parton's niece retraces singer's favorite road spots after her death

Dolly Parton's niece retraces singer's favorite road spots after her death

Dolly Parton's niece Rebecca Seaver recalls being on the road when the singer died, as family friend Noah Cyrus shares her own tribute.
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Dolly Parton-inspired fantasy football team names to pay tribute in 2026

Dolly Parton-inspired fantasy football team names to pay tribute in 2026

Dolly Parton's passing rocked the world. As the tributes pour in, here are some Parton-inspired names for your fantasy football team to honor a legend.
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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 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 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 was born in Locust Ridge, where her 'Tennessee Mountain Home' still stands

Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, where her 'Tennessee Mountain Home' still stands

Dolly Parton was born in 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, where she grew up in a two-room cabin. Learn more about her hometown and the 'Tennessee Mountain Home' that still stands today.
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Dolly Parton's sister Stella pens heartfelt tribute: 'Generous, thoughtful and kind'

Dolly Parton's sister Stella pens heartfelt tribute: 'Generous, thoughtful and kind'

Stella Parton took to Instagram to share a sweet message for Dolly Parton.
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Tennessee may designate Sept. 25 as '9 to 5 Day' to honor Dolly Parton

Tennessee may designate Sept. 25 as '9 to 5 Day' to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly launched her big screen stardom with the iconic "9 to 5," a film and song that would become synonymous with the queen herself.
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Life without Dolly Parton will be a drag for LGBTQ+ fans

Life without Dolly Parton will be a drag for LGBTQ+ fans

Dolly Parton's influence stretched beyond Dollywood and Nashville to the hearts of millions of LGBTQ+ fans, who are mourning the loss of the icon.
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Dolly Parton gifted millions of books to kids. How to sign up for Imagination Library.

Dolly Parton gifted millions of books to kids. How to sign up for Imagination Library.

Dolly Parton wanted to be remembered as the "book lady" and gifted millions of free books to kids around the world. Here's how to sign your child up.
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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.
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Dolly Parton will be buried alongside her husband, Carl Dean

Dolly Parton will be buried alongside her husband, Carl Dean

The country star was open about her struggle with health complications in recent months, though she kept her cancer diagnosis quiet.