Entertainment
Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Tributes follow the death of the singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist whose career spanned decades.
The short version
- Singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
- Parton built an extensive artistic and cultural legacy, ranging from her early country music and variety shows to major film roles and extensive charitable work.
- Media outlets and commentators are reviewing key moments in her decades-long career following her passing.
Key facts
- Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at 80 years old.[NPR]
- Parton's career featured prominent music collaborations, including performing 'Bury Me Beneath the Willow' with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt on her 1976 variety show.[NPR]
- Her television appearances included a 1987 duet of 'Everyday People' with Jim Henson's Kermit the Frog on her 1980s variety show, Dolly.[NPR]
- She starred in film projects such as the workplace comedy 9 to 5 and the movie adaptation of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.[NPR]
- Beyond entertainment, Parton established philanthropic efforts including the Imagination Library to support child literacy.[NPR]