Dolly Parton R.I.P.

I loved Dolly Parton. An amazing woman who saw me through many tears. RIP Dolly xxx

The world is a sadder place today - RIP wonderful Dolly

My favourite quote 'it takes a lot of money to look this cheap'- she was anything but cheap but a genuinely kind person through and through.

A wonderful woman.

RIP wonderful Dolly

A lovely lady who will be much missed

All the above, and as has been pointed out in the media she was a unifier of what has become a very divided America.

What is it about the mountains of Tennessee? Another unifier, Davy Crockett, was "born on a mountain top" there, and Dolly sang of her "Tennessee mountain home".

merlotgran HA HA HA! Typical Dolly humour!

I absolutely loved her; she was such a gorgeous lady both inside and out. Never anything fake about her; she was naturally brilliant and so humble.

Then, of course, she was utterly gutted when her beloved Carl passed over in 2025.

RIP, beautiful Dolly. X

Watching all the clips of her performances she struck me as someone who really enjoyed what she was doing, was very good at it, and gave a great deal of pleasure to many people throughout her life.

She looked amazing right till the end. The work she did for charity was inspiring her love of books making sure children had access to them was lovely. A rare human being whose music brought country music to another level.

At least her musical legacy stays with us and her exceptional kindness through her giving. Dolly did break the mould in many ways. What a star as a human being. Rest in peace forever.

During an interview I saw, she was asked how long it took to do her hair. She said she didn't know, because she's never there; fabulous.

I feel as though another light has gone out in the world.

We visited ‘Dollywood’ a few years ago, attended the ‘Stampede’ and brought home the little plastic boot that DH had his Coca Cola in.

Just put it on display in tribute to Dolly.

👢

I just hope Trump isn't allowed anywhere near her funeral. He'll hi-jack the entire proceedings.

She was a wonderful singer with a wonderful personality to match. RIP Dolly.

Not my kind of music but she was a country music legend with a real work ethic and deserved her fame.

MawsRosie I was about to post the same quote- it reflected her self deprecation and showed the rhinestones and wigs were the public Dolly, not necessarily the private one.
Another legend gone- what a year it’s been for so many famous losses; so sad. 😢

Watching a programme about her on BBC1 I’ve just been reminded of my favourite Dolly quote:
When asked if she supported women’s lib she answered, ‘Yes I burned my bra but it took the fire dept. three days to put it out!’ 😂

I don’t cry easily but I did cry when I heard she had died and watched a video she had put out explaining about her illness….
What an absolutely wonderful woman and there’s not many I can say that about….
Had a wonderful marriage, sixty years Hopefully, she’ll be reunited with Carl now….💐💐💐

So very sad and a shock to hear that this lovely lady had gone. I didn’t realise she was 80! She was well loved and will.be missed. 💐

Just arrived home to hear this sad news on BBC.

Dolly was a wonderful singer, songwriter, philanthropist with a wicked sense of humour. She appealed to all age groups, epitomised by one of the largest audiences ever at Glastonbury.

RIP Dolly. We will always love you.

Grandma70s

I’ve just heard in the news that flags across the USA are going to be at half mast for a a week. This seems rather excessive to me. Have we in Britain ever done that for an entertainer?

She was a massive philanthropist as well
Financial experts and media outlets estimate that Dolly Parton donated well over $550 million throughout her lifetime. Because she frequently directed her contributions quietly or directly through The Dollywood Foundation, an exact final dollar amount is not publicly finalised, though financial analysts widely agree her constant giving may have kept her from ever achieving billionaire status.

Global Literacy & Education ($500M+ value): Her signature program, the Imagination Library, has funded and distributed over 270 million free books to children worldwide.
Time Magazine

Disaster Relief ($12.5M): She provided $1,000 per month for six months to families who lost their homes during the devastating 2016 Sevier County wildfires.
Time Magazine

COVID-19 Vaccine Research ($1M): Her early 2020 donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center directly funded critical early development of the Moderna vaccine.
Time Magazine

Hurricane Helene Relief ($1M): In late 2024, she personally pledged $1 million—matched by her businesses—to aid flood victims in East Tennessee.
Time Magazine
Paediatric Healthcare ($3M+): She made multiple million-dollar contributions to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital for paedriatic cancer and infectious
Time Magazine

So much more than just an entertainer.

How sad.
She was an amazing woman - bright, hard working, talented and generous. RIP Dolly.