Dolly Parton Dies

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton, who rose from a loving if impoverished upbringing in the mountains of East Tennessee to become the "Queen of Country" music, a Hollywood star, and a beloved American icon, has died, her family announced on Tuesday. Parton was 80.

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Missed the "Dolly Departin'" headline opportunity.

#1 | Posted by qcp at 2026-08-25 02:17 PM | Reply

I'm gonna miss them.

#2 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-08-25 02:20 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Dolly Parton - Jolene

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Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 (Official Video)

www.youtube.com

Rest in Dollywood

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-25 02:21 PM | Reply

#2 ahahahha!

That's why you da man!

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-25 02:23 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

"Never ignore your roots " your home or your hair."

Indeed. Voice, style, personality, all put to more than just personal use. Beyond well done. RIP.

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-08-25 02:24 PM | Reply

I liked her as a person. But I was tepid on her music. RIP

#6 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-08-25 02:25 PM | Reply

A beautiful person inside and out.

#7 | Posted by cbob at 2026-08-25 02:25 PM | Reply

She could be really funny:

"I was so fat that when I had to haul ass, I had to make two trips!"

more
www.youtube.com

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-25 02:28 PM | Reply

Named my dog Jolene after the song.

#9 | Posted by qcp at 2026-08-25 02:29 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

What a wonderful woman.

WTF?

Trumpy is 80 too.

#10 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-08-25 02:32 PM | Reply

One of the best Americans to ever walk the earth.

RIP Dolly.

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-08-25 02:35 PM | Reply

"When my husband said let me see your -----, I had to pull my skirt up!"

"If I hadn't been born a woman, I would have been a Drag Queen."

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-25 02:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 1

(the DR Hamster is such a prude!)

#13 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-25 02:40 PM | Reply

Dolly Parton proved that you can celebrate southern white culture without being a racist bigot.

She's an American treasure.

#14 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-08-25 03:15 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

My 4 favorites of dolly ...

" Here you come again"
" I will always love you"....

The other 2 aren't songs.

#15 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-08-25 03:18 PM | Reply

Dolly's warmth and generosity of spirit shine brightly in this charming duet with Chet Atkins.
youtu.be

#16 | Posted by cbob at 2026-08-25 03:21 PM | Reply

Not only did she never forget her roots, she was quite proud of them.

That pride showed in her music.

She was one of the greats.

R.I.P. Dolly Rebecca Parton.

#17 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-25 03:24 PM | Reply

She was a class act through and through.

RIP

#18 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-08-25 03:31 PM | Reply

"Parton was 80."

For some reason I thought she was older than that. No idea why.

#19 | Posted by sentinel at 2026-08-25 03:36 PM | Reply

For some reason I thought she was older than that. No idea why.

#19 | Posted by sentinel at 2026-08-25 03:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

Probably because she's been an entertainment icon since we were toddlers.... I'm not speaking for Corky.

#20 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-08-25 04:00 PM | Reply

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Trump Reacts To Dolly Parton's Death With Significant Act
President Donald Trump said that flags will be lowered to honor Dolly Parton, whose death was announced Tuesday.

"Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away," Trump wrote Tuesday on Truth Social. "This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will. In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM. Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Trump acts classy for the first time in his life.

#21 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-08-25 04:14 PM | Reply

He's trying to get MAGA back... and yeah, he's acting.

#22 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-25 04:34 PM | Reply

The mountains of East Tennessee are beautiful, and she was a beautiful product of them.

She provided tons of books to that region and beyond, and I'm sure her estate will try to ensure that the East TN mountains are as uninfluenced as possible by the continuing rush toward idiocy.

#23 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-08-25 04:51 PM | Reply

"flags will be lowered"

Ever notice how often this happens when Republicans are in the White House?

They really love lowering the flag and wallowing in despair.

It reinforces how horrible America is, in their minds.

#24 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-08-25 04:51 PM | Reply

"I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM."

Not a fan of lowering the flag for cultural saints. Love Dolly, but ...

#25 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-08-25 04:52 PM | Reply

It is one thing all Americans of all stripes can agree on Dolly was a great woman and an American treasure

One thing about her I always admired was her assumed faith

I have no idea how religious a person she was but suspect religion was important to her

She acted like a religious person should act. Not with flaunting her faith but living by its preceptsr of kindness and generosity and humility

She was a true class act a great business woman ahead of her time a tremendous performer and the world is a lesser place for her leaving

May her family and friends gain comfort from the knowledge of the good she put in the world and her lasting legacy of kindness and generosity

Dolly, you will be missed

#26 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-08-25 05:10 PM | Reply

24. People in vast parts of the country will scratch their heads, if the flags are even lowered.

I wonder, too, if Trump thinks a period of national mourning will divert any focus on him.

When DJT goes tits up (thanks to LYD for a post sometime ago), the national reactions are "gonna be wild."

An entire nation in PTS.

#27 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-08-25 05:13 PM | Reply

I grew up near where she attended high school (Sevier County HS). For years she did a benefit concert where the profit went to help out the high school band, in which she was an alumna, playing flute.

She was a good person in many ways. Dollywood was too much for me, I never bought a ticket. But, she did a lot of charitable work.

#28 | Posted by e1g1 at 2026-08-25 05:32 PM | Reply

Trump acts classy for the first time in his life.

Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-08-25 04:14 PM | Reply

It was probably written for him to say. No way it was from his mind,

#29 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-08-25 05:36 PM | Reply

-She acted like a religious person should act.

Easy there, might have been a Trump voter.

LOL

#30 | Posted by eberly at 2026-08-25 05:54 PM | Reply

-Trump acts classy for the first time in his life.

You think Trump did that not knowing for sure she supported him?

#31 | Posted by eberly at 2026-08-25 05:55 PM | Reply

Time for a Dolly Parton/Trump national holiday.

The memory of Dolly Parton, as renovated by Donald Trump.

#32 | Posted by Zed at 2026-08-25 05:56 PM | Reply

The power of boobs.

Her career would just have been one of many country singers if she hadn't gotten those gorgeous globes installed.

#33 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-08-25 06:05 PM | Reply

Her career would just have been one of many country singers if she hadn't gotten those gorgeous globes installed.

#33 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at

Her songwriting, Speaks. Like Willie Nelson or Bob Dylan. Probably thousands of songs published, even if not recorded.

#34 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-08-25 06:22 PM | Reply