Dolly Parton dead at 80: Tennessee pays tribute to hometown hero
Summary
Dolly Parton, a famous country singer from Tennessee, died at age 80 after a short fight with cancer. Tennessee honored her as a beloved hometown star who helped many people through her charity work and cultural contributions.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died at 80 in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer.
- She was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, one of 12 children.
- Parton opened the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee in the 1980s.
- Tennessee declared January 19 as Dolly Parton Day in 2026.
- She created the Imagination Library, giving free books to young children worldwide.
- Parton founded the My People Fund to help families affected by wildfires in 2016.
- She donated millions to Tennessee disaster relief efforts, including for Hurricane Helene in 2024.
- Parton also contributed $1 million for COVID-19 research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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