Dolly Parton’s Social Media Shares Bittersweet Message 2 Weeks After Her Death
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Key Points:
- Dolly Parton's social media accounts posted a heartfelt message on September 6, featuring lyrics from her 1977 song "Light Of a Clear Blue Morning," two weeks after her death on August 25.
- The re-recorded version of "Light Of a Clear Blue Morning," featuring Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, and Queen Latifah, was released in January 2024 to celebrate Parton's 80th birthday, with proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer research.
- Before her passing, Parton completed a 37-track legacy album titled "Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables," which she described as one of her most important projects focused on family.
- Parton's last official song release was "Son of Jolene" in April 2024, and posthumously, her archival album "The 1962 Mercury Recordings" was released on streaming platforms three days after her death.
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, leaving behind a significant musical legacy and ongoing charitable contributions.
