Tennesseans Mourn Dolly Parton’s Death at 80, Honoring a Legacy of Joy, Generosity and Humanity
Fonda called Parton a generous and playful friend, while noting that millions are mourning the singer’s death at 80.
- On Tuesday, global icon Dolly Parton died at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Longtime friend Jane Fonda paid tribute on Instagram, calling the singer "the voluptuous embodiment of empathy."
- Over a six-decade career, Parton sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote more than 3,000 songs. Her Imagination Library distributed more than 300 million books to children in need globally.
- The 1980 film 9 to 5 catapulted Parton to mainstream fame alongside Fonda and Lily Tomlin, actress, grossing over $100 million. Parton recently reunited with both co-stars in the comedy Grace and Frankie.
- President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered throughout America to honor the superstar. Her nephew Bryan Seaver shared the news via social media, noting he honored her request to communicate the passing.
- A musical about Parton's life, Dolly: A True Original Musical, begins previews on Broadway later this year. Fonda encouraged admirers to celebrate her spirit, emphasizing that her legacy remains woven into hearts forever.
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Jane Fonda delivers deeply emotional tribute to Dolly Parton
Jane Fonda has delivered a deeply emotional tribute to her dear friend Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was confirmed by the singer’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, on her social media channels, who revealed she died in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 25th. In an emotional statement, Seaver said of Parton, “But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl,…
Richmond’s Father Jim Sichko recalls friendship with Dolly Parton after her death
Father Jim Sichko is remembering his personal friendship with Dolly Parton following her death Tuesday at age 80, recounting her generosity, faith and humor over the years they knew each other. Sichko says his "heart today is broken," describing Parton as someone whose public persona may have been glitzy, but whose character was, in his words, "true, real and pure."
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