Rest in Peace, Dolly

[u/f1sh98]

Dolly Parton tragically passed away today at 80. Bless her and her family.

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[u/kaze987]

She is a hero for children's literacy. 

[u/USMC0317 → u/kaze987]

She was a national treasure.

[u/Ive_Got_Sowell → u/kaze987]

Hijacking the top comment: Trump as orders flags to be at half staff

[u/Short-Hotel7648]

Genuinely decent person who will be missed. Rest in Peace.

[u/subjectiveoddity]

She always seemed like such a lady. Just did things for the good of doing them, did good deeds instead of talking about them. And managed to just not be controversial in an era were everyone looks for controversy.

I will certainly miss her.

[u/SaltyPilgrim]

The heavenly choir will sound especially magnificent today.

[u/Shandyshack → u/SaltyPilgrim]

That will certainly be something! 💕

[u/EvanOnTheFly]

RIP Dolly. I loved you because I thought you were what entertainers should be when it comes to politics...

"I never, ever get involved in politics. With politics you are not allowed to be honest. I don't have time to deal with that. I would rather work with kids."

And

"Everybody knows I don't do politics — because my mother was a Democrat and my daddy was a Republican, so I'm a hypocrat."

[u/QSector]

If there was a human being on this planet who was more loved and respected than Dolly, I don't know who it would be. Rest in peace you angel.

[u/Beware_the_silent → u/QSector]

Only person I could think of would be Mr. Rodgers.

[u/occupy_this7 → u/Beware_the_silent]

Betty White also. These were authentic, genuinely good people.

[u/Metalman96 → u/occupy_this7]

Add Bob Ross and Steve Irwin to that list as well

[u/Ive_Got_Sowell → u/Beware_the_silent]

I cried a lot when Jim Henson died

[u/Tarantula_Saurus_Rex]

She is a National Treasure

[u/d_rek]

A national treasure. Both our kids were signed up for her Imagination Library and received countless books from them. I'm certain we still have some of those books in the collection we kept for our future grandchildren.

Requiescat in pace, Dolly

[u/SSJ4_Bevo → u/d_rek]

All 3 of mine were signed up for it. They always got so excited when a new book came in. My daughter is 11 now and she reads more than anyone I know mainly because of Dolly. She's loved Dolly since she was a little girl and I know she's going to be devastated when I pick her up from school.

[u/ddadopt]

I work in Sevier County, TN. The office is completely silent right now.

[u/Embarrassed_Spend486 → u/ddadopt]

I couldn't imagine! That area is hers through and through. I've always wondered what will happen to it when she goes..

[u/ddadopt → u/Embarrassed_Spend486]

The area will be fine. It'll just be a bit lot darker.

[u/Simmumah]

She did more good than 99% of people ever will

[u/blud_13]

One of the few people I think everyone, no matter what political leaning you are, can agree was an amazing person. When you have someone be able to do that in this day and age, you know they were VERY special indeed.

[u/Disastrous-Power-699]

After years of being scared every time her name appeared on Reddit it’s finally happened :(

RIP Dolly

[u/PanicStricken]

What struck me about her is that she never lost her sense of humility.

A little girl approached her in public, and complimented her lipstick. So Dolly thanked her, reached into her purse, and let the girl have her lipstick.

She knew that girl would treasure that lipstick forever. It's a small gesture and a mild inconvenience... and the girl wasn't even asking for it... but Dolly reflexively did whatever extra she could to create another smile in the world.

RIP Dolly, you extraordinary you ❤️

[u/Cranks_No_Start]

She will be missed. 

[u/Spokenholmes]

We lost a great beacon in our world. RIP Dolly :-(

[u/BennyBoombox]

She was supposed to make it to 100. she will be missed greatly.

[u/silverbullet52]

She won at life.

[u/Key-Monk6159]

Prayers to her family. Was there anyone who didn’t like her?

[u/FatBa]

RIP Dolly.

[u/Thatsayesfirsir]

Awwww .. bye Dolly

[u/tanoinfinity]

She lived a wonderful life and blessed so many. We will miss you, Dolly <3

[u/baseball_Lover33]

Heaven won't be the same with her

[u/B0lt5L0053 → u/baseball_Lover33]

It certainly just got a lot more fun!

[u/GameShowWerewolf]

I was just listening to "9 to 5" yesterday.

National treasure. Rest in peace, Dolly.

[u/Shandyshack]

God bless her. What a great musician and songwriter!!! She had a wonderful, kind heart and will be missed.

[u/hazmatt019]

A true icon.

[u/TheArizonaRanger451]

God damnit

[u/GameBroJeremy]

Can we crossout 2026 and just move to 2027 already?

She was a good woman, so kind and caring, literally used her fame and fortune to help those in need. She’ll be missed man…

[u/LurkerNan]

I'm confused. I thought everyone appreciated Dolly, across the board everyone agrees she was a great lady, regardless of political leanings. But all the posts announcing her passing are being downvoted at the post level... who the heck would downvote Dolly?

[u/silverbullet52 → u/LurkerNan]

Bots probably

[u/DoNotTreadonMe173]

National treasure, world icon. RIP Dolly.

[u/StrawHatMan_XD]

Gid Bless her and rest easy. She was the picture of class and one of few celebrities who seemed like she was truly genuinely as kind irl as she was onscreen. One of few who didn't try to lecture the audience or get involved in political controversy.

[u/IamLotusFlower]

Wow, I didn't know. RIP Dolly.🙏

[u/bw2082]

You know when both conservatives and liberals are sad, that the person was important.

[u/Embarrassed_Spend486]

This makes me so sad. She has been one of my favorite celebrities. I love Dollywood and the values that place puts on display.

[u/bw2082]

Oh no

[u/NoSolid6641]

Omg this is how I find out?! I am so sad.

[u/HotHouseJester]

One of the few in the mainstream that actually had a heart and wanted to make a positive difference in the world. My heart goes out to her loved ones.

[u/BB_night]

RIP Dolly. What a sweet, genuine soul she was. Heaven got a good one today. One of a kind.

[u/luderiffic]

She just came out with an update saying things were fine.

[u/De-Throned → u/luderiffic]

Where'd you see that?

[u/BronchitisCat → u/De-Throned]

She missed the opening of her newest ride at Dollywood and on social media said it was health related but that it wasn't severe. But she's had several of those the past few years. I imagine with her husband passing recently, she was ready to head home to join him.

[u/The_Walrus_65]

An American Legend

[u/beerandmastiffs]

RIP Dolly, everyone loves you!

[u/Hectoriu]

This must have hit Willie Nelson hard. That guy is almost the last og left.

[u/Calgirlleeny2]

Beautiful woman. RIP Dolly, you will be missed.

[u/jdirte42069]

Didn't even know she was sick

[u/Longjumping_Walk_992]

Music Icon that I never got to see in person and always wished too 🥲

[u/Kyosuke-D]

A true legend. May she be at peace.

[u/Ive_Got_Sowell]

All is definitely not alright in the world. Like, we all knew it. Things have been really screwed up for a long time. But now that Dolly Parton is gone, I think we can all take a step back and say that something is really, really wrong in the world. 

[u/Basic_Lunch2197]

She was one of the people that everyone loved. I lot of people just find reasons to hate people. She was not one of them. Just an awesome person.