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Dolly Parton has died

351 replies

Wishimaywishimight · 25/08/2026 19:00

So sad to hear this 😪

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DuncinToffee · 25/08/2026 19:19

Sad news, she was a force for good

Newgirls · 25/08/2026 19:19

Dolly was fabulous - her songs are some of my favourite ever. She did so much for others. A true star.

bigplate · 25/08/2026 19:19

Oh no!

She was just a stunning human being. Not really anyone else like her.

Goodness me. RIP Dolly.

JulietteHasAGun · 25/08/2026 19:20

Very sad. She did a lot of good for less fortunate, her reading programme, etc.

SomersetLavender · 25/08/2026 19:20

A beautiful soul. Very sad to read this.

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 25/08/2026 19:20

I remember the story of her giving a million dollars to help get the Moderna Covid vaccine off the ground.

Ellenanora7 · 25/08/2026 19:20

Oh no 😢 she was a wonderful wonderful lady, I've been listening to her since the early seventies, my parents loved her, I don't think I ever heard a bad word about her, may she rest in peace
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emptygoosenest · 25/08/2026 19:21

So sad!

MyGallbladderIsAFucker · 25/08/2026 19:21

My absolute favourite song by her is one I only heard recently rocking years it's absolutely perfect for how I feel about my husband.
Rest in peace Dolly x

hourspassed · 25/08/2026 19:21

Such a sad day. Absolutely love her, her life story is just incredible. Rest in peace Dolly.

paomara · 25/08/2026 19:21

I never heard a bad word said about her, and that's rare in showbiz and social media these days. What an amazing lady, so warm, so witty and so down to earth. She had some enhancements alright and she laughed about them herself, but she never lost her true self. RIP.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 25/08/2026 19:22

Nooooooooo.
All that talent, humour and endless charity work quietly carried out for no want of publicity or reward.

weegiemum · 25/08/2026 19:22

The Imagination Library was something else. I used to work in literacy for mums and kids and it’s what everyone in the sector aspired to.

RIP Dolly. You will not be forgotten xx

MesaVerde · 25/08/2026 19:22

I'm absolutely gutted. I love her, and had just introduced my DD to her music.

I saw her in concert about 15 years ago, it was there that I fully appreciated for the first time what an absolute talent she was.

thequeenoftarts · 25/08/2026 19:22

Miss Dolly, you were one in a million. There won't ever be your beauty, talent or kindness again. You came from nothing, not a penny and you were so inspiring to people. You are loved and adored by so many. You will be truly missed

JennyForeigner · 25/08/2026 19:23

Magnificent woman.

FenellaFeldman · 25/08/2026 19:23

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 25/08/2026 19:20

I remember the story of her giving a million dollars to help get the Moderna Covid vaccine off the ground.

Yes, she supprted vaccination and literacy. An intelligent, generous, talented woman. No privilege or wealth to start with, just determination, hard work and talent.
Plus a cup of ambition!

Laundrybasketfull · 25/08/2026 19:23

My daughter just told me about this - so bloody sad, she was a queen amongst women. She'll be so missed :(

yourehavingabath · 25/08/2026 19:23

Such a lovely tribute by her nephew.

FenellaFeldman · 25/08/2026 19:23

thequeenoftarts · 25/08/2026 19:22

Miss Dolly, you were one in a million. There won't ever be your beauty, talent or kindness again. You came from nothing, not a penny and you were so inspiring to people. You are loved and adored by so many. You will be truly missed

💕

HoraceCope · 25/08/2026 19:24

that is an unexpected shock

Winderwall · 25/08/2026 19:24

Oh no I love Dolly I’m really sad to read this

EstherGreenwood63 · 25/08/2026 19:24

We've lost one of the very best. Requiescat in pace Dolly. 🩵

FizzingAda · 25/08/2026 19:25

Very sad about her loss, she was a lovely singer and a lovely soul. She donated books to school kids every year in Scotland. She will be missed 💖

canuckup · 25/08/2026 19:25

Rip Dolly

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