RIP Dolly Parton, a gem and a hero. She died today at the age of 80.
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Dolly would be near the top of any list of things all Americans can get behind.
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A few years back I listened to Dolly Parton's America in-depth podcast Radiolab did about her, and it blew me away. Not just the songwriting, but the business sense and the way she handled people. A true American icon.
I saw her in Cedar Rapids 10 years ago. She performed with an astonishing level of joy and energy, just unbelievable. She represented the best of America.
My head understood that she'd have to go eventually. My heart still doesn't.
May her memory be a blessing.
CRYING
These amazing people keep leaving us. Gettin' tough.
Amazed (but not surprised) to see the wide variety of people mourning her on social media. Like, everyone.
We cried at work today when we found out. What a beautiful human being. 🌹
"Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which helped fund research for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine."
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-gave-the-world-the-gift-of-reading-and-a-covid-19-vaccine/86823082007/
Saint Dolly. Beaming joy into the world, giving of herself all her life, literally saving lives. born with a rare and beautiful spark that even the King's Guard across the pond outside Buckingham Palace saw fit to honor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvaBKRaEGs4&list=RDLvaBKRaEGs4&start_radio=1
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