{"id":204410,"date":"2026-08-25T12:30:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=204410"},"modified":"2026-08-25T12:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:30:24","slug":"dolly-rebecca-parton-january-19-1946-august-25-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=204410","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Rebecca Parton, January 19, 1946 &#8211; August 25, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nashville, TN&#8230;Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-204411\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-123x70.jpg 123w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-701x394.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/786313809_1369355494771822_6983576339389811761_n-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=315&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1356061909944342%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 \u2013 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 \u2013 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 \u2013 2000).<\/p>\n<p>A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton\u2019s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>At Dolly\u2019s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly\u2019s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com<\/p>\n<p>In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nashville, TN&#8230;Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. 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