Philadelphia-area AMC Theatres bid farewell to Dolly Parton with special screenings
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Key Points:
- AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia area are hosting special screenings of Dolly Parton's films "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" from Friday through September 2 to honor her legacy.
- Dolly Parton, a country music icon and 10-time Grammy winner, passed away at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
- The participating AMC locations include AMC Cherry Hill 24, AMC Neshaminy 24, and AMC Voorhees 16.
- Parton had a notable film career, debuting in the 1980 comedy "9 to 5" and earning a Golden Globe nomination for her lead role in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."
- In "Steel Magnolias," she starred alongside prominent actors such as Sally Field, Julia Roberts, and Shirley MacLaine.
