Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046
Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80, leaving behind a legacy of unreleased projects and a final song locked in a time capsule. The song is scheduled to be revealed in 2046 to mark her 100th birthday.
Why it matters
Parton's death marks the end of a legendary career, and the unique time-capsule arrangement has generated significant cultural interest.
Dolly Parton , who died Tuesday at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, worked "up until the day she died," according to her manager.
"She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy," Parton's longtime manager, Dany Nozell, said in a statement Wednesday.
Parton worked with a "handpicked" team to build a "roadmap" for projects still to be released after her death, according to Nozell.
“As the leader of the team responsible for overseeing her legacy, we will ensure the many dreams she had yet to fulfill are brought to life," Nozell said. "Many projects were in various stages of development, and we want to be transparent with her fans about this fact."
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