Dolly Parton Leaves Legacy of Light | Little Rock News

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at 80, leaving behind a legacy that lit up the world. Her nephew revealed she’d been preparing for this moment, even asking him to film her final message — a testament to her enduring spirit. Known for her trailblazing music, boundless kindness, and unstoppable optimism, Dolly inspired generations of artists and dreamers. She passed peacefully in Nashville, preceded by her beloved husband Carl Dean and parents. A philanthropist at heart, her Imagination Library gifted over 200 million books to children. Despite recent health struggles worsened by grief, she kept going until the very end. A private service will be held for family; in lieu of flowers, donations are requested to her Imagination Library. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d287b51fbd2d6e2