Dolly Parton’s family asks fans for tribute messages, support reading program
Country and western superstar singer Dolly Parton meets young children at the Magna Science And Adventure Park on December 5, 2007 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. Dolly Parton honoured the former steelworks town to be the first European locat
Fans and friends of the legendary Dolly Parton can pay tribute to the beloved artist and philanthropist by continuing to support her legacy.
Tribute messages and donations
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A statement shared on Parton’s X account stated that a very small and private funeral service will be held for immediate family, at the singer’s request.
What you can do:
For friends and fans who wish to celebrate the artist’s life, they are asked to do so via social media and tag Dolly Parton’s accounts or by leaving a message on Parton’s official website.
Parton’s website was experiencing an error at the time of this report.
Additionally, in lieu of flowers, Parton’s family has asked fans to make donations toward Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, here.
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton dead at 80, family announces
The family of Dolly Parton on Tuesday announced that the country music icon had passed away at the age of 80.
The backstory:
Parton died peacefully on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.
Parton launched her music career shortly after moving to Nashville in 1964, following early childhood TV and Grand Ole Opry appearances.
After her 1967 debut album Hello, I’m Dolly, she rose to massive fame throughout the 1970s and 1980s with timeless hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," while expanding into acting with films like "9 to 5" and "Steel Magnolias."
Beyond her musical success—which includes multiple Grammys, a Lifetime Achievement Award, a 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a 2023 rock album — she built a multi-million-dollar empire with her Dollywood theme park and established herself as a dedicated philanthropist through her Imagination Library and a $1 million contribution toward the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Married to Carl Dean for nearly six decades until his passing in March 2025, Parton remained an active creative force before her death, continuously developing new projects, including a Broadway stage musical based on her life.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a tweet from Dolly Parton’s official account on August 25, 2026, and reporting by LiveNOW from FOX. This story was reported from San Jose.