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Dolly Parton’s fans are thinking of her every step of the way.
The beloved country music legend, actor and philanthropist died at the age of 80 , her family announced Tuesday on social media. Parton’s team said she died surrounded by loved ones following with a brief battle with cancer.
Parton sold over 100 million records and was an 11-time Grammy winner – with 52 nominations, the second most all time among woman. She was also an Emmy winner, a two-time Oscar nominee and six-time Golden Globe nominee, including two nods for Best Performance by an Actress.
“Dolly Parton’s legacy is not celebrity, but humanity. She was a champion of equality and literacy. She was a picture of dignity, even when dressed outrageously,” the Country Music Hall of Fame wrote in a social media post.
News of Parton’s death led to an outpouring of tributes on social media.
Her friend and fellow country music legend Reba McIntire thanked Parton for “all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth.”
“Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart,” McIntire continued. “There will never ever be another you.”
Singer Dionne Warwick wrote, “I will certainly miss her laugher, jokes and her being. Rest well and in total peace my friend. My heart is heavy.”
Country singer Kelsea Ballerini called Parton her “East Tennessee angel” on her Instagram Story, adding “thank you for every ounce of magic and butterflies, acceptance and joy, heart and music you brought to this world. we will always love you Dolly.”
President Donald Trump said on social media he was ordering flags lowered to honor the late country star.
“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump wrote on Truth Social . “In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM.”
He called her death “a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will.” “Rest in Peace, Dolly!” he concluded. “The World loves you.”
Many others fans, musicians, celebrities, politicians and others paid tribute to Parton.
Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side. Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you. We… pic.twitter.com/qpbvKUNbiM
— Reba McEntire (@reba) August 25, 2026
I will certainly miss her laugher, jokes and her being. Rest well and in total peace my friend. My heart is heavy. pic.twitter.com/4sVARNLX0z
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) August 25, 2026
What a sad day for America what a sad day for the world what a sad day for the pardon family. Dolly! We will miss you in more ways than one can say you were a treasure on this earth.
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) August 25, 2026
Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts.
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) August 25, 2026
What a wonderful songwriter and singer Dolly was. She brought so many people together, we will all miss her so much. pic.twitter.com/DJ394Y2n91
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 25, 2026
I'm sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had a an impact on me. She definitely didn't have to take the time to do it. Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense. Rest easy Dolly. And thank… pic.twitter.com/LPHi3cKe5m
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) August 25, 2026
It’s hard to imagine many people having a bigger impact than Dolly Parton. Born in a one-room cabin, she earned 11 Grammys and an Emmy, built a business empire, helped millions of kids learn to read, and — as if that wasn’t enough — helped accelerate the research that led to the… https://t.co/gl4KGm4vnk
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 25, 2026
"Laura and I, along with thousands of her fans, mourn the passing of Dolly Parton. We loved her music and her style. She was a great entertainer and even greater person. We respected her work to promote literacy, advance health, and strengthen communities. Dolly was a talented…
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) August 25, 2026
Dolly Parton was one of a kind—a great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart. She rose high from her East Tennessee roots and never forgot where she came from. And she always believed in giving back, especially in…
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) August 25, 2026
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— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 25, 2026
Dolly Parton was a true American icon. First introduced to the world as a "little girl from up in East Tennessee," she became a global superstar. Her career accolades included 11 Grammy awards, an Emmy, an honorary Oscar, and — my favorite — more than 300 million books sent to… pic.twitter.com/cxLpUYSiih
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 25, 2026
As four-time subscribers to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and lifelong fans of her music, our family knows that Dolly Parton loved a good story. I hope that you’ll pick up a book and celebrate the magic of storytelling in her honor today.
— Second Lady Usha Vance (@SLOTUS) August 25, 2026
Dolly taught us that you can be anything and do anything and to do it with kindness. What a light. We are all grateful that we lived in a time of Dolly Parton. We will always love her. pic.twitter.com/kKOuTrcFo9
— Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) August 25, 2026
I cannot believe the world has lost @DollyParton OMG. I loved Dolly. Everyone loved Dolly! https://t.co/KVVLdnfECf
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