Mural Honors Dolly Parton and RuPaul | Orange County News

In West Asheville, North Carolina, fans gather at a vibrant mural honoring Dolly Parton and RuPaul, leaving flowers and notes in tribute after the country icon’s passing at 80. Painted by artist Gus Cutty in 2018 and expanded to include RuPaul two years later — even appearing on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — the mural has become an unexpected community hub for mourning. Cars honk in solidarity, families bring kids to pay respects, and the spot echoes Dolly’s famous embrace of LGBTQ+ culture. While no official memorial is confirmed and RuPaul’s response remains pending, this colorful tribute stands as a powerful symbol of shared grief and cultural legacy. 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/88e88020d76dd217