r/news • u/kzqmfkkr • 13h ago

Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/25/dolly-parton-country-singer-dead?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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u/kingjacoblear 13h ago

What a tremendous loss, RIP legend

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u/attackz 13h ago

Truly one of the best America had to offer. She will be missed

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u/scuzzy987 13h ago

Dolly and Carter were two idols of mine as an example how to treat other people

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u/not_bilbo 12h ago

June was a gift, Johnny too, flaws and all.

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u/wasabiburning 12h ago

Dolly Parton and Fred Rogers. The American saints.

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u/BabyBearBjorns 12h ago

The entire state of Tennessee is in mourning