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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars and politicians: "A true loss for millions"
Updated on: August 25, 2026 / 11:41 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
- Fellow celebrities and politicians, including Billy Ray Cyrus and President Trump, have paid tribute to Parton.
- Parton was remembered for her music, philanthropy, and iconic status in country music.
- Her Imagination Library program has distributed millions of free books to children.
- Politicians like Senators Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, lauded her contributions.
- Musicians such as Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Linda Ronstadt, and Taylor Swift shared their grief and memories.
- Parton's husband, Carl Dean, preceded her in death in March 2025.