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Dolly Parton R.I.P.

(43 Posts)
ferry23 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:16:44

Sad news.

Saw her at the O2 - she was just great.

A talented and generous lady.

Calendargirl Tue 25-Aug-26 19:55:01

I loved ‘Jolene’, such a haunting song, meant to be about a woman who fancied Dolly’s DH.

Iam64 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:56:33

Dolly was an inspirational woman, what a voice, what a positive personality.
One of my favourites was ‘it costs a lot to look this cheap “

She was very competent at avoiding being pulled into politics - presumably understanding many of her fans would be anti lift and her left leaning fans loved her

Grandmabatty Tue 25-Aug-26 19:59:43

Dolly was a queen. It's a very sad day

crazyH Tue 25-Aug-26 20:01:14

What a singer ! Loved her self deprecating sense of humour. R.I.P. Dolly x

Gracey Tue 25-Aug-26 20:04:22

Sad news.
Dolly came across as a fun, kind and generous woman. In a showbiz world she was a genuine, honest and talented, hard-working entertainer.
Dolly was a philanthropist too and I find myself genuinely saddened by this news.
Rest in peace Dolly.

Bukkie Tue 25-Aug-26 20:10:10

I have just seen this breaking news. So incredibly sad. She always came across as a truly lovely lady with a fantastic sense of humour.

Aveline Tue 25-Aug-26 20:11:52

Oh no! What a loss to so many aspects of her world. RIP

friendlygingercat Tue 25-Aug-26 20:28:48

So sad. I loved her music.

Patsy70 Tue 25-Aug-26 20:49:42

Such sad news. She was such a talented and kind soul. RIP beautiful Dolly, you will be greatly missed. 😪🌹

Esmay Tue 25-Aug-26 20:51:29

I watched Steel Magnolias recently and loved Dolly's humour and delivery.
RIP Dolly .
💐

LOUISA1523 Tue 25-Aug-26 21:01:17

I saw herat Glastonbury...think it was2014? ....she was such a raconteur ...told so many stories between her songs ..... grateful I got yo see her live

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 25-Aug-26 21:01:55

A legend with a wonderful legacy.
A life well lived

Aldom Tue 25-Aug-26 21:03:00

A great loss. The world needs more people like Dolly Parton.
A life well lived. Rest in peace. flowers

Grannybags Tue 25-Aug-26 21:03:00

Amazing lady flowers

I didn’t realise she was 80

MawsRosie Tue 25-Aug-26 21:05:16

Nooooo! sadsad RIP

Poppyred Tue 25-Aug-26 21:16:48

A lovely lady. RIP Dolly xxx

LindaPat Tue 25-Aug-26 21:27:15

RIP Dolly, we loved you so much xx

She was still working recently. A young country singer called Belles wrote a new song - "Son of Jolene", and Dolly agreed to record it as a duet. Belles was almost overcome, imagine singing with your idol! Have a listen , it's great, and Dolly loved it. She was so generous with her time and talent, a true legend.