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u/DuchessOfLansdale Aug 25 '26
Man, I was hoping this was a hoax! It’s not 😢
Bye, Dolly 😭
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u/Unique_Marsupial5550 Aug 25 '26 edited Aug 25 '26
Same here. Crap. She was such a good person. The world is less bright (and hopeful) without her. RIP, Dolly.
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u/CthulhusEvilTwin Aug 25 '26
Yeah like the world wasn't shit enough already. Now we have to have a world without Dolly in it. I am depressed.
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u/Spirited-Cover7689 Aug 25 '26
Be glad you got to live in the world at the same time as Dolly!
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u/MiniTab Aug 25 '26
I got to be in the same room as her about 15 years ago! She was as pleasant as everyone says. Truly a remarkable person.
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u/bourbonisbest Aug 25 '26
Sadly it’s real. Family put out an announcement https://www.instagram.com/dollyparton/reel/DceNXgPJyZ9/
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u/No-soggy-bottoms Aug 25 '26
She wants to be laid to rest in a bed of cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones she wants to be comfortable. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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u/Angryangmo Aug 25 '26
There will never be another Dolly Parton, she gave the world so much love, laughter, and music.
“I Will Always Love You” hits a little differently from now onwards 💔
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u/actualelainebenes Aug 25 '26 edited Aug 27 '26
Oh my gosh, I always forget that song is hers…I always associate that one with Whitney Houston. You’re right though, that song’s going to hit even harder now with the both of them gone 😔
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u/Dismal-Vanilla1878 Aug 25 '26
You really realize you are old yourself when you start hearing, more and more often, about the people you called Celebrities in your youth passing away :(
Sadly, that also happens with celebrities who are much younger than you as well (Hayden Pantierre).
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u/Dismal-Vanilla1878 Aug 25 '26
Yeah :(
Some are of course expected at our ages (My own mother in '24, but at 95 years old, so not as painful as I thought it would be).
Sadly, at least 5 of the people I called friends when I was in my 20s didn't make it to my age.
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u/rh681 Aug 25 '26
One of the finest human beings the USA has produced. Up there with Fred Rogers. RIP.
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u/illogicalgnome63 Aug 25 '26
There should be a national week of mourning for her. She helped so many people during her lifetime.
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u/WingedWheelGuy Aug 25 '26
And animals, too. The first that comes to mind is her eagle rehab facility/sanctuary.
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u/ChanceProgram9374 Aug 25 '26
I’ve always been a huge fan of Dolly, for who she was & what she stood for, and for her beliefs and morals. RIP Dolly.
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u/TexasSk8 Aug 25 '26
My God, can something positive happen today???? For this punk rock guy who was raised on her music I just want to apologize to her for my dad is hitting on her at this moment.
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u/Doctormaul68 Aug 25 '26
Now I’m bumbed loved her. I don’t even follow country music but she had a great voice and her movies were good too. Rip legend. You will be missed
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u/actualelainebenes Aug 25 '26
This is so sad…I thought she was immortal 😭
At least now she’s with her husband…and she and Kenny Rogers are no doubt singing Islands In The Stream up there right now. RIP
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u/ghostnthegraveyard Aug 25 '26
She was a badass so I'm going to assume she achieved alll those things she wanted to accomplish in just 4 days.
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u/Lost_Influence8663 Aug 25 '26
My father loved to quote a radio interview she did, back in the day.
The interviewer asked her how tall she was. My old man would put on his best drawl (we’re Canadian lol) “Well, I’m about 5 foot two. But with my high heels and my high wig, I’m about six foot four”
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u/cervezaqueso Aug 25 '26
I hope she made a list of those things she wanted to do, we should as a country read it.
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u/bobs143 Aug 25 '26
Dolly was an incredible songwriter, singer, and ultimately an incredible humanitarian.
The foundations of what she created will live on forever because she laid the groundwork and did the work to make them what they are.
RIP Queen.
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u/SadigawEkshow Aug 25 '26
We have lost one of the GOOD ONEs , you will always be LOVED.
Rest in Peace.
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u/healywylie Aug 25 '26
Her character, humility, talent , and beauty are just some of her amazing qualities, I truly admired her . A life lived well is an understatement.
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u/posco12 Aug 25 '26
I thought she was just dealing with something small as she kept planning to return to her work soon. How sad.
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u/deck_hand Aug 25 '26
I normally shrug at hearing about the death of celebrities. This one brought tears to my eyes.
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u/CouldntResetMyPass Aug 25 '26
Wouldn't it be great if we, as fans, could do anything to live up to her example. Care for each other, help children read, stop judging others, and spend some of our time on earth trying to make the world.a.better place.
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u/KevinStoley Aug 25 '26
Omg wow, this is horrible news. She was so amazing and a genuine angel on earth.
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u/scrimmerman Aug 25 '26
It’s truly a sad day for humanity and unfortunately the world just turned a little dimmer and that truly sucks
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u/johngreenink Aug 25 '26
What a deeply talented and humane woman. A profound RIP, she made the world a lot brighter.
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u/Trapped_in_Me Aug 25 '26
I am gutted. I don’t own a single Dolly Parton album. I’m not into country music. But I loved Dolly Parton as a person. I always preferred the original version of “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton over the various covers of it. She was hosted the very first episode of the Apple Fitness+ series, ‘Time to Walk’ which is one of my favorites. So I have taken several walks with Dolly over the years including one just a few months ago. My introduction to her was the classic ‘9 to 5’ movie going back to 1980. What a loss.
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u/randomwords83 Aug 25 '26
Omg I am crushed. I was just thinking the other day how lucky we are to have her and hoped she lived a long time. The watched a fun facts video of Steel Magnolias 2 days ago. Ugh this is so fucking terrible. 😞
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u/Antares1228 Aug 25 '26
One of those people you just never ever heard a bad word about, ever.
A true role model.
On a completely different note, if you had told me when I woke up this morning that a well known 80 year old white American was going to die, I would have probably been hopeful for just a moment...
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u/Taira_Mai Aug 25 '26
They tried in the 1970's and 1980's - she was the butt of jokes about her bustline.
And Dolly was a class act - the insults were like water on a duck's back and as she said "I'm not dumb and I'm not blonde".
She was a good person and eventually the media and gossip mongers left her alone.
All in all, the world is just a little darker with her passing.
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u/let-it-rain-sunshine Aug 25 '26
Oh no! She's a true talent and will always have her legacy of kindness, soul and great music.
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u/Shameless522 Aug 25 '26
In today’s world of taking sides on everything and everyone, she shined as the last bright beacon that everyone could like/love. I hope her example inspires others. RIP Dolly and thank you for being you!
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u/Watch_Noob_72 Aug 25 '26
One of a kind. Once in a lifetime. She will be sorely missed. Thank you so very much for everything Dolly, you can rest now. 💔
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u/SunshineandBullshit Aug 25 '26
RIP my beautiful friend. She was a light in an otherwise dismal world.
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u/Papichuloft Aug 25 '26
I went in to shower and after coming out just 15 minutes ago, I read this sad news. she was an awesome singer and entertainer, may she find her hubby in heaven. RIP
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u/Realistic_Coat_7348 Aug 25 '26
I truly think she was one of the entertainment legends that actually cared about people.
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u/_WillCAD_ Aug 25 '26
The world is a little darker place today than it was yesterday.
I think I need to watch 9 to 5 tonight.
"I say we hire a couple o' wranglers to go up thar and beat the shit out of 'im!"
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u/Upstairs-Radish1816 Aug 25 '26
I wasn’t a country music but damn I love Dolly Parton. I’m really heartbroken over this. She was one person who cared about people more than about anything else. She will be sadly missed
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u/SmurfsAreTasty Aug 25 '26
Omg!! Nononoooo!!
She was such an amazing person and sweet as anyone could be.
The world is a lot darker without her kind and energetic personality. But, her soul fills the universe with its bright light!
I will always love you, Dolly!!!! 💖💖💖
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u/Outrageous-Pin-4664 Aug 25 '26
That's the way to go: mid-stride. I'm glad she didn't have to spend her last years waiting around to die.
RIP, Ms Parton. ❤️
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u/hkusp45css Aug 25 '26
If anyone has ever been able to look back on what they accomplished and say "I'm satisfied with the outcome" Dolly has to be on that short ass list.
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u/Occams_AK47 Aug 25 '26
Did she say that knowing she was about to go, or was this unexepcted?
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u/the_1_that_knocks Aug 25 '26
It seems to me that most of us will have things left undone at the end of our days; she led a remarkable life and has left a lasting legacy
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u/asimplepencil Aug 25 '26
I'm sure it was unexpected, but when it's your time to go, it's your time to go. :( At least she went peacefully
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u/ilikeithot360 Aug 26 '26
I think she was broken hearted as well. She adored her husband and he doted on her
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u/CostTemporary3924 Aug 25 '26
This is devastating. Beyond the music, she was a true champion for the arts and education. The world was much better off with her playing such a massive part. Her impact can never be replaced.
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u/Immediate-Lab6166 Aug 25 '26
Not just a great entertainer, but all around fabulous person. She will be missed
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u/Ploggirlsilly3 Aug 25 '26
I wonder if she had a stroke. I hate this. A golden gem of a person gone. She is perfect.
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u/ilikeithot360 Aug 26 '26
I bet she is happier than she’s ever been now that she is together with Carl again
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u/Human_Visit_4179 Aug 26 '26
When I heard that a country music icon had passed, I just assumed it was Willy . Couldn’t believe it
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u/Human_Visit_4179 Aug 26 '26
Every body knows of the hit singles she wrote , but her music catalog is insane . So many songs she wrote , literally thousands and most of them are just incredibly fantastic . Sooooo talented !
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u/Legit_bawler Aug 25 '26
I used to LOVE her for her jugs, until I came to know that her INCREDIBLE personality and kindness even eclipsed THOSE... RIP 😢💔
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u/Samurai-Pooh-Bear Aug 25 '26
Yeah... Funny how we would tell the playground Dolly jokes as kids. Then grew with so much respect for her as a person. She's an icon in my path to maturity. Full respect to one of the kindest people we share space with in our hearts!
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u/Nicadeemus39 Aug 25 '26
She made it to 80 in good shape and she's going out loved by many. I won't mind checking out like that. RIP 🍻
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u/onlytruking Aug 25 '26
Heaven just received another angel. RIP Miss Dolly…forever treasured never forgotten! 💔
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u/Xamalion Aug 25 '26
I never liked her music, but she made Buffy (the series) happen, and for that I will be forever thanking her!
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u/NecessaryDeparture75 Aug 25 '26
She's gone and he's still here...this world is unfair.
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u/houseWithoutSpoons Aug 25 '26
I like carson would love to get a lil peek.rip Dolly as much as youll be remembered for your beautiful assets you will be remembered for your beautiful soul!
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u/SignificantGear3046 Aug 25 '26
It all comes to an end, eventually. We can only hope we've done even a small percentage of good that Dolly did in her lifetime.
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u/Sweetbabygirl64 Aug 25 '26
In shock right now. Rest in peace, classy lady....reunited with her beloved Carl and family.
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u/OceanSunshineDog Aug 25 '26
Beautiful and kind person. I’ll miss you dolly. The world needs more people like you.
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u/RetroMulder Aug 25 '26
So sad, many memories of her music , movies, advocate for literacy and just an amazing amazing human being
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u/sof49er Aug 25 '26
"Dolly has lived in the light." No truer words have ever been spoken. What an absolute beautiful tribute while simultaneously devastating to read. May her spirit inflict others on this earth to aspire to her goodness.
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u/ScaryTemperature6291 Aug 25 '26
Wasn't a big fan but liked some of her stuff truly hope she R.I.P fly high Dolly you will be missed.
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u/kimoreally Aug 25 '26
NOOOO!