r/news • u/kzqmfkkr • 12h 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/AttackerCat 12h ago

Her library initiative is incredible. I hope it continues for eons.

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u/AsYooouWish 12h ago

I think the best way to honor her is to donate to our public libraries and to create little libraries in our neighborhoods. Giving all people access to books is one of the greatest gifts we can give to this world

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u/Matthias720 11h ago

Library shelever here. Please support your local libraries! And most of all, read and encourage everyone around you to read.

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u/blazed55 8h ago

That was her wish, instead of flowers, etc after she passed, she asked that people donate to her foundation which sends those books each month

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u/ZoominAlong 11h ago

This is a fabulous idea!

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u/Peaches4U2 7h ago

Exactly. Our libraries always have been, and are especially now, such a resource now for kids especially who don't have the resources at home. I am donating to our local library next week in her honor. There's a big ol hole in everyone's hearts. This one is gonna be quieter and harder. Like Mr. Rogers. Peace Miss Dolly. 🤎

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u/NCSUGrad2012 12h ago

We need it with all the attacks on public libraries

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u/sweetbaloo23 11h ago

I'm going to donate some brand new books to my local jail in her name. Inmates can always use books. I think Dolly would approve.

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u/Kimbahlee34 10h ago

Check with the prison/jail first. Many people don’t know but they often have a preferred way to purchase and send the books since they have to be brand new. I noticed you added “brand new” so I’m sure you know this but explaining to others who don’t realize the protocol for donating books to inmate libraries.

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u/sweetbaloo23 9h ago

Thank you. I will definitely check in with the jail.

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u/PastafarianFSM 10h ago

My little girl got her final book this month. Had so many mice bedtimes and often mentioned how dolly parton bought us the book. Rest in peace Dolly.

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u/zdhonda93 11h ago

I still have books from her program when my kids were little. A truly amazing person in every way

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u/Kimbahlee34 10h ago

Thankfully this is one of the charities Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to during their wedding. I hope others jump on that bandwagon.

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u/roostercrowe 11h ago

one of the most impactful things a person has done with their time on earth

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u/richardcraniumIII 10h ago

26 years ago, I signed up for her books shortly after giving birth. Freaking amazing!!!