Worldwide tributes pour in as Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton died at 80, triggering a global wave of tributes from musicians, actors and politicians who celebrated her music, generosity and literacy work. Prominent responses came from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama and George W. Bush, among others, praising her artistry and philanthropy. President Trump said he would lower the American flag for a week in her honor. Many highlighted her life’s work, including the Imagination Library and her broader impact as a cultural icon and entrepreneur. Fellow peers also noted Dolly’s personal warmth and lasting legacy, with references to her late husband Carl Dean in certain tributes.