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Dolly Parton R.I.P.

(32 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.

sundowngirl Tue 25-Aug-26 19:18:39

So sad, I thought she would be going for ever

ViceVersa Tue 25-Aug-26 19:18:39

Sad news. Apart from her musical legacy, she was incredibly generous to charity, and her Imagination Library must have inspired thousands of children to love reading.

LemonJam Tue 25-Aug-26 19:24:35

Oh thats sad news. She seemed ageless. My favourite song of all time "I will always love you' penned by Dolly- a very talented woman.

RIP

MG55 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:25:20

Very sad news 💔

Rocketstop2 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:27:13

Ahh such a shame, I believe she was kind and generous and admirable in her charity work.

merlotgran Tue 25-Aug-26 19:27:15

Very sad news. I think she’s been ill for some time.
RIP Dolly. You will be missed.

JamesandJon33 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:27:27

Love her. Her directness and zest for life. She will be missed by many.

Georgesgran Tue 25-Aug-26 19:27:55

RIP Dolly - such an entertainer, but a selfless philanthropist.
She will be missed, but hope her legacy lives on.

dragonfly46 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:29:42

This is so sad. We are the same age but she was an icon!

YorkLady Tue 25-Aug-26 19:30:08

ViceVersa

Sad news. Apart from her musical legacy, she was incredibly generous to charity, and her Imagination Library must have inspired thousands of children to love reading.

This… lots of our Grandchildren will have received books from her. 😞

SueDonim Tue 25-Aug-26 19:30:44

We all loved Dolly. 💕

ReturningFromExile Tue 25-Aug-26 19:31:07

Very sad. She seems to have been a nice woman, totally frank about her wigs!

Smileless2012 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:31:24

Oh no sad she was a one off RIP flowers.

CanadianGran Tue 25-Aug-26 19:31:57

So sad, but I know that she had been ill of late.

She left a legacy of wonderful songs, many championing women's rights, and many literacy programs. My grandson receives a free book every month with her program, Dolly's Imagination Library.

I've always loved her beautiful voice, and cheerful disposition. She also kept her private life separate from the media, which I admired.

Maremia Tue 25-Aug-26 19:34:41

One of my favourite celebrities ❤️

Galaxy Tue 25-Aug-26 19:35:27

I am sad to hear this, she contributed greatly to child literacy, I am involved in a children services that received donations from her fund very recently.

Fallingstar Tue 25-Aug-26 19:36:52

What a legend.
Love her voice, her charm, her strength as a woman, and her loyalty to her family and friends.
Thinking of those family members and friends right now.
What a loss 😢😢

Retread Tue 25-Aug-26 19:42:10

I'm so sad! Coat of Many Colours always reminds me of my mother. She made all our clothes, often from remnant fabric.

And Dolly's version of I Will Always Love You, a song she wrote, is peerless.

Visgir1 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:42:38

So sad to hear this, I read she gave up a residency in Las Vagas due to poor health.
Dolly was ageless and always there. Such a sad loss to her family and the world, everyone will miss her, a Legend
RIP beautiful lady 🌹

MT62 Tue 25-Aug-26 19:42:49

Oh gosh has she died! RIP Dolly.

Tenko Tue 25-Aug-26 19:47:52

RIP Dolly , so sad . Amazing lady . I’m a country music fan and went to Nashville , sadly didn’t get to go to the Grand ole Opry . Elvis wanted to record I will always love you and Dolly turned him down

TerriBull Tue 25-Aug-26 19:48:55

I posted on the other thread, which has been deleted due to it's duplication. So just to reiterate, so sorry to read she's died. An amazing presence not only for her contribution to the music world but also her philanthropy. She's going to be missed a true legend.

RIP Dolly

Grandmadinosaur Tue 25-Aug-26 19:50:31

So sorry to hear this news tonight. What a woman. A true legend.

RIP Dolly🌹

ixion Tue 25-Aug-26 19:51:59

Oh no😢
We all loved Dolly🥀