Dolly Parton biopic, coffee brand and dog treats among star's upcoming business projects
Legendary singer Dolly Parton has passed away at age 78 following a brief battle with cancer. Despite her death, her management team confirms that a variety of planned business projects, including a biopic and new music, will continue as scheduled.
Why it matters
Dolly Parton was a global cultural icon whose influence spanned music, business, and philanthropy; her death marks the end of a significant era in entertainment.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Helen Bushby Culture reporter Getty Images Dolly Parton is pictured riding on a truck at her famous Dollywood theme park in Tennessee in 1977 Singer and businesswoman Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week, had a slew of projects in the pipeline including a biopic, documentary, avatar show, museum, travel stop for truckers, coffee brand and dog treats.
"Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life and loved knowing her work brought people joy," her longtime manager Danny Nozell told US media including Hollywood Reporter.
"If you see unreleased music, products, books, experiences and campaigns launched through official Dolly Parton channels, you can have confidence in knowing that she placed her personal stamp on it," he added.
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