US Unites in Mourning of Country Star Dolly Parton
The 80-year-old country music icon died after a brief battle with cancer, prompting tributes from political rivals and hundreds of fans.
- Country music icon Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, prompting flags to fly at half-staff across the U.S. as hundreds of fans gathered in Sevierville, Tennessee.
- Parton rose from grinding poverty to become an entertainment powerhouse, writing 3,000 songs and starring in major films while donating millions to charities in her home state and beyond.
- President Donald Trump called Parton's death a "true loss for millions of people," while predecessor Joe Biden labeled her an "American original" who "treated everyone with kindness and respect."
- Actress Jane Fonda, who co-starred in "9 to 5," called Parton "powerful" and "generous," while singer Miley Cyrus mourned the loss of her godmother and Beatle Paul McCartney praised her bubbly spirit.
- New York's Empire State Building will light up in pink to honor Parton's hit "9 to 5," while fans in Sevierville continue calling her Tennessee's "patron saint.
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US unites in mourning of country star Dolly Parton
Flags across the US yesterday flew at half-staff, as grieving fans gathered in the late country music star Dolly Parton’s hometown in Tennessee and the nation paid tribute to the beloved cultural icon.Parton, who rose from grinding poverty to become a rhinestone-studded entertainment giant with hits
The unexpected death of country singer Dolly Parton (80) has caused grief and tributes worldwide. She was loved not only for her musical talent, but also as a person. In The Issue we present our readers with a question or statement about this. Please also respond below.
Reactions are pouring in worldwide to the death of country singer Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, and US President Donald Trump are among the many well-known names who have shared their grief on social media.
'National treasure' Dolly Parton's death unites left and right in grief
Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday — leaving America in shock and grief.The announcement united typical political rivals, as public figures on both the left and right came together to mourn the passing of one of the country's most beloved musical talents and phil...
Irreplaceable talent: America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton
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