Explore
AP News
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
Read More
Asheville Citizen-Times
Dolly Parton dies at 80. Take a look at her North Carolina ties
Dolly Parton was 80-years-old at the time of her death. The country music legend's ties to North Carolina.
Read More
AP News
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
Read More
Reuters
Notable people react to the death of country singer Dolly Parton
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Dolly Parton, the irrepressible country music singer whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and support of causes she believed in captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades, died on Tuesday aged 80.
Read More
The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was ‘The Book Lady,’ reaching millions with Imagination Library
In 1995, Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to inspire children in her hometown in tribute to her father. Now it's an international program.
Read More
Nashville Tennessean
'One of us.' Lawmakers' tributes to Dolly Parton
In 2021, lawmakers proposed placing a statue of Parton on State Capitol grounds, facing the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton graciously declined the honor.
Read More
The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was always 'proud to be a Smoky Mountain girl.' We loved her for it
East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton dreamed big, gave generously and carried the Smoky Mountains in her heart wherever she went.
Read More
The List Wire
Tributes and appreciations pour in after death of Dolly Parton
The reaction to the death of Dolly Parton was one of universal sadness and appreciation for the beloved country star.
Read More
The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How Dollywood keeps Dolly Parton’s legacy alive, from butterflies to buses
Dolly Parton’s spirit is felt throughout every part of her popular theme park. Here are a few ways Dollywood preserves Parton’s legacy.
Read More
AP News
The Latest: Dolly Parton, iconic singer and songwriter, dies at age 80
Dolly Parton, the iconic songwriter, singer and actor, has died
Read More
Vols Wire
Remembering Tennessean Dolly Parton
Remembering Tennessean Dolly Parton who died Aug. 25.
Read More
Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year
Read More
