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The private love story of Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean

Country music legend’s death follows 17 months from that of her husband, the famously private Carl Dean

The Independent UK

"Thank you, Dolly, for a lifetime of giving back and making the world a little brighter." Watch Jack White pay tribute to Dolly Parton onstage in London by covering Jolene

Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John among other stars saluting the late queen of country

Louder

Dolly Parton Didn't Think She 'Deserved' Donald Trump's Medal of Freedom, So She Turned It Down Twice

Country music legend Dolly Parton famously turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice during President Donald Trump's first administration, citing her husband's illness and COVID-19, while later expressing concern that accepting the honour could be perceived as political

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Dolly Parton reflects on her legacy in resurfaced interview

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How Did Dolly Parton Die? Representative Confirms 'Brief Battle With Cancer' at Age 80

Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her legacy spans iconic music, philanthropy and projects she was still developing in Nashville. Her death was announced by her nephew on Instagram.

International Business Times UK

Dolly Parton’s most iconic fashion moments from rhinestones to denim

The country music star was known for her bedazzling, flamboyant style

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'

Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy

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Dolly Parton gave TV a special sparkle

Her telegenic charm turned TV specials into hits — and made that love feel personal

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I interviewed Dolly Parton – this is what she taught me

COMMENT: The queen of country has died aged 80, leaving behind a phenomenal legacy. Roisin O’Connor remembers interviewing her idol in 2023 and the lessons she taught her then and throughout her life, from leading with kindness to being ‘more’ when people try to tell you to be ‘less’

The Independent UK

“Couldn’t Take The Time”: Eminem Faces Backlash After Sharing Sweet Letter Dolly Parton Wrote Him

“I'm confused. You're telling me even up in all that fame and fortune you couldn't take the time…”

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Dolly Parton's love affair with London, from her first trip overseas to her charity project in the capital

Legendary country star first came to London to perform in 1975, and loved the capital ever since

Evening Standard

The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours!'

Celebrated country music star Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy of music, films and charity work, as well as plenty of humour and wisdom. Here are some of her most memorable quotes.

Euronews

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After a Brief Cancer Battle Her Team Has Not Publicly Named

Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief cancer battle. Her team has not named the cancer type. Here is what the record actually shows.

Medical Daily

The hit TV show Dolly Parton was secretly involved in

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The Simpsons writer reveals what Dolly Parton was really like in studio

Dolly Parton voiced herself in The Simpsons episode Sunday, Cruddy Sunday back in 1999.

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Sir Paul McCartney 'so sad' over death of 'magnificent' Dolly Parton

Members of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton.

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Dollywood open as usual despite Dolly Parton's death

Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park will open as usual on Wednesday (26.08.26), it has been confirmed.

The Independent UK

‘I just hope I leave something good behind’: Dolly Parton reflects on her legacy in resurfaced interview

The late Dolly Parton reflected on her legacy before her death at 80, saying she hoped to “leave something good behind”.

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“When I came up with the Jolene lick, all the musicians said: ‘Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: Dolly Parton on writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)

Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

Evening Standard

Dolly Parton revealed she wanted country-gospel song played at her funeral

The singer said she wanted the same song that was played at her father’s funeral.

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton named funeral song years before her death

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Evening Standard

Dolly Parton will be remembered for ‘music people will treasure’ – Andy Burnham

Speaking to reporters at a supermarket in London, the Prime Minister said: ‘I was a huge fan of what Dolly did around literacy around the world.’

The Independent UK

The real story behind Dolly Parton’s hit Jolene – and how her husband felt

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How Dolly Parton’s hit Jolene was inspired by her husband Carl

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The Times of India

Next Atlantic storm to be named 'Dolly' in an uncanny 'coincidence'

The death of country music icon Dolly Parton has created an unusual coincidence in the Atlantic: the next tropical storm to form there is set to be called Dolly. The timing is striking, but the overlap is entirely coincidental.

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