Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton
Country music legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Tributes have poured in from world leaders, fellow musicians, and the British royal family to honor her legacy as a philanthropist and entertainer.
Why it matters
Parton was a globally recognized cultural figure whose influence spanned music, film, and business, making her death a significant event in pop culture history.
People leave flowers and memorabilia at the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of singer and actress Dolly Parton following her death. (EPA Images pic)
SEVIERVILLE: Flags across the United States flew at half-staff Wednesday as grieving fans paid tribute to the late country music star and beloved cultural icon Dolly Parton.
A family source said a private funeral service for Parton is slated for this weekend in Nashville.
All five living US presidents praised the entertainment giant who eschewed politics while embracing philanthropy and a humble, working-class persona.
Across the Atlantic, the British royal family saluted an entertainer "who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many."
The post included a video of a ceremonial band in trademark red coats and bearskin hats playing Parton's working woman anthem "9-to-5" outside Buckingham Palace.
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