Dolly Parton’s official obituary released
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Key Points:
- Dolly Parton, the Tennessee icon, passed away peacefully on August 25 at the age of 80 in Nashville, as confirmed by her official obituary from Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park.
- The obituary honors Parton as a global icon and humanitarian with a seven-decade career spanning music, film, television, theater, and writing, describing her life as a "rhinestone life" that inspired many.
- She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carl Thomas Dean, and her parents, Avie Lee Caroline Owens and Robert Lee Parton Sr.
- Parton’s legacy is celebrated for its "love, kindness, and resilience," emphasizing her contributions to music and extensive philanthropic efforts, including founding the Imagination Library literacy program.
- The family requests that fans honor her memory through social media tributes and donations to the Imagination Library instead of sending flowers; details about public memorial or funeral services have not yet been announced.
