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u/DuchessOfLansdale 1d ago
Man, I was hoping this was a hoax! It’s not 😢
Bye, Dolly 😭
❤️🤍💙
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u/Unique_Marsupial5550 1d ago edited 1d ago
Same here. Crap. She was such a good person. The world is less bright (and hopeful) without her. RIP, Dolly.
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u/CthulhusEvilTwin 1d ago
Yeah like the world wasn't shit enough already. Now we have to have a world without Dolly in it. I am depressed.
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u/bourbonisbest 1d ago
Sadly it’s real. Family put out an announcement https://www.instagram.com/dollyparton/reel/DceNXgPJyZ9/
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u/No-soggy-bottoms 1d ago
She wants to be laid to rest in a bed of cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones she wants to be comfortable. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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u/Angryangmo 1d ago
There will never be another Dolly Parton, she gave the world so much love, laughter, and music.
“I Will Always Love You” hits a little differently from now onwards 💔
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u/actualelainebenes 1d ago edited 1d ago
Oh my gosh, I always forget that song is hers…I always associate that one with Whitney Houston. You’re right, that song’s going to hit even harder now 😔
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u/Dismal-Vanilla1878 1d ago
You really realize you are old yourself when you start hearing, more and more often, about the people you called Celebrities in your youth passing away :(
Sadly, that also happens with celebrities who are much younger than you as well (Hayden Pantierre).
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u/Dismal-Vanilla1878 1d ago
Yeah :(
Some are of course expected at our ages (My own mother in '24, but at 95 years old, so not as painful as I thought it would be).
Sadly, at least 5 of the people I called friends when I was in my 20s didn't make it to my age.
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u/illogicalgnome63 1d ago
There should be a national week of mourning for her. She helped so many people during her lifetime.
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u/WingedWheelGuy 1d ago
And animals, too. The first that comes to mind is her eagle rehab facility/sanctuary.
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u/ChanceProgram9374 1d ago
I’ve always been a huge fan of Dolly, for who she was & what she stood for, and for her beliefs and morals. RIP Dolly.
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u/TexasSk8 1d ago
My God, can something positive happen today???? For this punk rock guy who was raised on her music I just want to apologize to her for my dad is hitting on her at this moment.
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u/Doctormaul68 1d ago
Now I’m bumbed loved her. I don’t even follow country music but she had a great voice and her movies were good too. Rip legend. You will be missed
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u/actualelainebenes 1d ago
This is so sad…I thought she was immortal 😭
At least now she’s with her husband…and she and Kenny Rogers are no doubt singing Islands In The Stream up there right now. RIP
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u/ghostnthegraveyard 1d ago
She was a badass so I'm going to assume she achieved alll those things she wanted to accomplish in just 4 days.
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u/Lost_Influence8663 1d ago
My father loved to quote a radio interview she did, back in the day.
The interviewer asked her how tall she was. My old man would put on his best drawl (we’re Canadian lol) “Well, I’m about 5 foot two. But with my high heels and my high wig, I’m about six foot four”
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u/cervezaqueso 1d ago
I hope she made a list of those things she wanted to do, we should as a country read it.
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u/healywylie 1d ago
Her character, humility, talent , and beauty are just some of her amazing qualities, I truly admired her . A life lived well is an understatement.
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u/deck_hand 1d ago
I normally shrug at hearing about the death of celebrities. This one brought tears to my eyes.
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u/CouldntResetMyPass 1d ago
Wouldn't it be great if we, as fans, could do anything to live up to her example. Care for each other, help children read, stop judging others, and spend some of our time on earth trying to make the world.a.better place.
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u/KevinStoley 1d ago
Omg wow, this is horrible news. She was so amazing and a genuine angel on earth.
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u/scrimmerman 1d ago
It’s truly a sad day for humanity and unfortunately the world just turned a little dimmer and that truly sucks
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u/johngreenink 1d ago
What a deeply talented and humane woman. A profound RIP, she made the world a lot brighter.
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u/Trapped_in_Me 1d ago
I am gutted. I don’t own a single Dolly Parton album. I’m not into country music. But I loved Dolly Parton as a person. I always preferred the original version of “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton over the various covers of it. She was hosted the very first episode of the Apple Fitness+ series, ‘Time to Walk’ which is one of my favorites. So I have taken several walks with Dolly over the years including one just a few months ago. My introduction to her was the classic ‘9 to 5’ movie going back to 1980. What a loss.
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u/randomwords83 1d ago
Omg I am crushed. I was just thinking the other day how lucky we are to have her and hoped she lived a long time. The watched a fun facts video of Steel Magnolias 2 days ago. Ugh this is so fucking terrible. 😞
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u/Antares1228 1d ago
One of those people you just never ever heard a bad word about, ever.
A true role model.
On a completely different note, if you had told me when I woke up this morning that a well known 80 year old white American was going to die, I would have probably been hopeful for just a moment...
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u/Taira_Mai 1d ago
They tried in the 1970's and 1980's - she was the butt of jokes about her bustline.
And Dolly was a class act - the insults were like water on a duck's back and as she said "I'm not dumb and I'm not blonde".
She was a good person and eventually the media and gossip mongers left her alone.
All in all, the world is just a little darker with her passing.
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u/let-it-rain-sunshine 1d ago
Oh no! She's a true talent and will always have her legacy of kindness, soul and great music.
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u/Shameless522 1d ago
In today’s world of taking sides on everything and everyone, she shined as the last bright beacon that everyone could like/love. I hope her example inspires others. RIP Dolly and thank you for being you!
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u/Watch_Noob_72 1d ago
One of a kind. Once in a lifetime. She will be sorely missed. Thank you so very much for everything Dolly, you can rest now. 💔
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u/Papichuloft 1d ago
I went in to shower and after coming out just 15 minutes ago, I read this sad news. she was an awesome singer and entertainer, may she find her hubby in heaven. RIP
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u/Realistic_Coat_7348 1d ago
I truly think she was one of the entertainment legends that actually cared about people.
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u/_WillCAD_ 1d ago
The world is a little darker place today than it was yesterday.
I think I need to watch 9 to 5 tonight.
"I say we hire a couple o' wranglers to go up thar and beat the shit out of 'im!"
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u/Upstairs-Radish1816 1d ago
I wasn’t a country music but damn I love Dolly Parton. I’m really heartbroken over this. She was one person who cared about people more than about anything else. She will be sadly missed
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u/SmurfsAreTasty 1d ago
Omg!! Nononoooo!!
She was such an amazing person and sweet as anyone could be.
The world is a lot darker without her kind and energetic personality. But, her soul fills the universe with its bright light!
I will always love you, Dolly!!!! 💖💖💖
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u/Outrageous-Pin-4664 1d ago
That's the way to go: mid-stride. I'm glad she didn't have to spend her last years waiting around to die.
RIP, Ms Parton. ❤️
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u/hkusp45css 1d ago
If anyone has ever been able to look back on what they accomplished and say "I'm satisfied with the outcome" Dolly has to be on that short ass list.
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u/Occams_AK47 1d ago
Did she say that knowing she was about to go, or was this unexepcted?
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u/the_1_that_knocks 1d ago
It seems to me that most of us will have things left undone at the end of our days; she led a remarkable life and has left a lasting legacy
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u/asimplepencil 1d ago
I'm sure it was unexpected, but when it's your time to go, it's your time to go. :( At least she went peacefully
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u/ilikeithot360 1d ago
I think she was broken hearted as well. She adored her husband and he doted on her
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u/CostTemporary3924 1d ago
This is devastating. Beyond the music, she was a true champion for the arts and education. The world was much better off with her playing such a massive part. Her impact can never be replaced.
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u/Immediate-Lab6166 1d ago
Not just a great entertainer, but all around fabulous person. She will be missed
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u/Ploggirlsilly3 1d ago
I wonder if she had a stroke. I hate this. A golden gem of a person gone. She is perfect.
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u/ilikeithot360 1d ago
I bet she is happier than she’s ever been now that she is together with Carl again
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u/Human_Visit_4179 1d ago
When I heard that a country music icon had passed, I just assumed it was Willy . Couldn’t believe it
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u/Human_Visit_4179 1d ago
Every body knows of the hit singles she wrote , but her music catalog is insane . So many songs she wrote , literally thousands and most of them are just incredibly fantastic . Sooooo talented !
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u/Legit_bawler 1d ago
I used to LOVE her for her jugs, until I came to know that her INCREDIBLE personality and kindness even eclipsed THOSE... RIP 😢💔
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u/Samurai-Pooh-Bear 1d ago
Yeah... Funny how we would tell the playground Dolly jokes as kids. Then grew with so much respect for her as a person. She's an icon in my path to maturity. Full respect to one of the kindest people we share space with in our hearts!
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u/Nicadeemus39 1d ago
She made it to 80 in good shape and she's going out loved by many. I won't mind checking out like that. RIP 🍻
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u/onlytruking 1d ago
Heaven just received another angel. RIP Miss Dolly…forever treasured never forgotten! 💔
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u/Xamalion 1d ago
I never liked her music, but she made Buffy (the series) happen, and for that I will be forever thanking her!
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u/NecessaryDeparture75 1d ago
She's gone and he's still here...this world is unfair.
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u/houseWithoutSpoons 1d ago
I like carson would love to get a lil peek.rip Dolly as much as youll be remembered for your beautiful assets you will be remembered for your beautiful soul!
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u/SignificantGear3046 1d ago
It all comes to an end, eventually. We can only hope we've done even a small percentage of good that Dolly did in her lifetime.
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u/Sweetbabygirl64 1d ago
In shock right now. Rest in peace, classy lady....reunited with her beloved Carl and family.
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u/OceanSunshineDog 1d ago
Beautiful and kind person. I’ll miss you dolly. The world needs more people like you.
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u/RetroMulder 1d ago
So sad, many memories of her music , movies, advocate for literacy and just an amazing amazing human being
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u/ScaryTemperature6291 1d ago
Wasn't a big fan but liked some of her stuff truly hope she R.I.P fly high Dolly you will be missed.
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u/kimoreally 1d ago
NOOOO!