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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"
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"Tennessee has lost one of its greatest legends- a woman who never lost sight of her faith, her roots, or the Volunteer Spirit. [Dolly Parton] was a true Tennessee treasure, and her legacy will forever be defined by her love of faith, family, and the place she proudly called home," Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty said.
"Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched," her team said in a statement. Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because, after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.
Parton drew an homage from the “King of Country Music,” George Strait, who said on Facebook : “You’ve had such a huge impact all over the world, @dollyparton. National Organization for Women President Kim Villanueva said in a statement that Parton “defined feminism,” adding that her role in “9 to 5” emphasized that women in the workplace “deserved to be treated equally and with respect.
Meanwhile, Rep. Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, Parton’s native state, said the state had lost one of its greatest ambassadors, who represented “the very best of the American dream. Parton’s music “inspired generations of Americans and her philanthropic work helped provide greater access to education for countless young Tennesseans,” he said.
Parton died Tuesday at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after "bravely facing a brief battle" with the disease, her spokesperson said in a statement. A father who said he’s in Australia posted on X that his young daughter got her first book Monday night from Parton’s Imagination Library.
"It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness, but sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," Seaver said. Having written thousands of songs across her decades-long career, Parton said songwriting was her greatest form of self-expression.
There will never be another Dolly,” said Gene Simmons , bassist and co-founder of the hard rock band Kiss. We are a better country because of her," he said.
Mr. Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday, "There has never been anyone like her, and never will," announcing that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the United States for one week in Parton's honor.
What's confirmed
- We are a better country because of her," he said.
- Parton drew an homage from the “King of Country Music,” George Strait, who said on Facebook : “You’ve had such a huge impact all over the world, @dollyparton.
- Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because, after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.
What's still developing
- Mr. Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday, "There has never been anyone like her, and never will," announcing that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the United States for one week in Parton's…
- Parton died Tuesday at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after "bravely facing a brief battle" with the disease, her spokesperson said in a statement.
- "It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness, but sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," Seaver said.
- "Tennessee has lost one of its greatest legends- a woman who never lost sight of her faith, her roots, or the Volunteer Spirit. [Dolly Parton] was a true Tennessee treasure, and her legacy will forever be defined by…
- "She was not only a talented musician & songwriter, but a lifelong philanthropist and advocate for literacy, education, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare and disaster relief," Sanders said.
- "In Kentucky, she shared her love of reading through her Imagination Library, sparking brighter futures for thousands of children across our commonwealth," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.
- President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered for a week, writing on Truth Social , “There has never been anyone like her, and there never will,” as politicians from both sides of the aisle paid tribute.
- She thanked her for “all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth” and said, “There will never ever be another you.