Dolly Parton's Death: Family Reveals Emotional Loss and Legacy
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“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump said. “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.”
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Washington Examiner“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday. “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.”
USA Today"Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will," Trump wrote. "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."
Fox NewsPresident Donald Trump ordered American flags lowered across the United States for one week Tuesday, as he mourned the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, telling the legendary singer, "The World loves you."
The HillTrump orders flags to half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton President Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding her death is…
Washington TimesPresident Trump ordered all American flags to fly at half-staff for a full week in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday.
The Daily WirePresident Donald Trump ordered American flags flown at half-staff nationwide for one week beginning Tuesday evening in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton.
Washington PostTrump orders flags to be lowered for Dolly Parton “There has never been anyone like her, and never will,” Trump said on Truth Social.
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Ms. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death. She was 80. A cause of death was not disclosed.
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USA TodayParton's death was announced in a video message from her nephew Bryan Seaver on her social media pages. "Dolly has lived in the light, and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by (her husband) Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed for her to meet them in the heavens," he said in the video.
The Daily WireParton, whose sky-high blonde wigs, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable voice made her one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment, died Tuesday. She was 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her death in an Instagram video.
Washington ExaminerParton’s family announced her death Tuesday afternoon in a video posted to social media. She was 80.
BreitbartThe announcement of Parton’s death comes after she told PEOPLE in a statement on August 21, that she was “dealing with some health issues” that she “didn’t pay attention to” when she was watching over her husband, Carl, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.
Fox NewsParton's nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, also shared a video message following her death.
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In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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The Daily WireAt Parton’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. The family is asking that, instead of flowers, donations be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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“She was an incredible East Tennessean who served as an inspiration to little girls everywhere,” Rep. Tim Burchett said. “Dolly never changed her accent or forgot where she came from.”
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Fox NewsRep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., remembered Parton as "an incredible East Tennessean" who "never changed her accent or forgot where she came from."
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01 The Hill Former presidents honor Dolly Parton following singer’s passing Three of the four living former presidents have released statements honoring the late country singer Dolly Parton in the hours after her passing was announced Tuesday following her battle with cancer and other recent health issues. Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama each paid tribute to Parton in statements praising her…
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02 Breitbart “Dolly opened doors, not just for me, but for her entire family to reach the potential we didn’t even know was possible. Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life, and across every continent. By her example, we believed that anything was possible,” Seaver said. “She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened, made and changed history.”
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03 Washington Times “This is a true loss for millions of people,” Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. “There has never been anyone like her and never will.”
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04 Fox News Trump's tribute came as Parton's family and representatives remembered a woman whose influence stretched far beyond the country music stages that made her famous.
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05 The Daily Wire Born into poverty in a one-room cabin on Locust Ridge, Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest stars in the world without abandoning the Tennessee roots that shaped her.
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