Dolly Parton dies at 80

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur whose rags-to-riches story, outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent placed her in a class by herself, died on Tuesday in Nashville. She was 80.

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What an incredible life lived, and a true loss to this world. Her music was inspiring, but it’s her charitable work which is absolutely without peer.

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I liked that she always looked after people and community, and that this was not in conflict with her commercial ambitions.

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How lucky are we to have been alive to witness her kindness, humanity, and care for the people of Tennessee by creating a theme park. Walt Disney and Dolly Parton brought joy to our lives through their lives!

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