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President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for one week in honor of Dolly Parton.
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The country music legend died Tuesday, August 25 at 80, prompting tributes from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Julia Roberts.
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Parton was hospitalized days before her death with kidney and autoimmune issues, according to reports.
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She will be buried beside her late husband, Carl Dean, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville.
August 25, (THEWILL) — President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the United States to fly at half-staff for one week following Dolly Parton’s death.
Trump called Parton “one of the greatest Country Music Singers of all time” and said her passing was “a loss for millions of people around the world.”
Parton died Tuesday, August 25, at 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death on social media, saying she had “lived in the light” and was now at peace.
Stars Remember Dolly
Tributes quickly poured in from across the entertainment industry.
Longtime friend and fellow country star Reba McEntire thanked Parton for her love, music and generosity, saying there would “never ever be another” Dolly Parton.
Kacey Musgraves said the loss “really hurts” and that the world felt “a lot less sparkly” without her.
Jane Fonda, Parton’s longtime co-star in the comedy film “9 to 5”, remembered her as a powerful, generous and playful presence whose music, films and charitable work would keep her memory alive.
Keith Urban, Lily Tomlin and Julia Roberts also paid tribute, while Jamie Lee Curtis, Dionne Warwick, Kristen Chenoweth and Miley Cyrus were among the other stars honoring Parton’s legacy.
Beyond Hollywood, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos praised Parton for a life defined by love, generosity and joy. Apple CEO Tim Cook called her a brilliant songwriter, cultural icon and dedicated philanthropist.
Senator Bernie Sanders highlighted Parton’s work in literacy, education and disaster relief, while Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn said her death “leaves a void that no one can ever fill.”
Hospitalization and Final Farewell
Parton was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday, August 21, four days before her death, with kidney and autoimmune issues, according to reports.
Her exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Her family is planning a small, private funeral and has encouraged fans who want to honor Parton to support the Imagination Library, her literacy initiative for children.
Parton will be buried beside her husband, Carl Dean, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville. Dean died in March 2025 after nearly six decades of marriage.
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A Lasting Legacy
Parton leaves behind a career spanning music, film, television, business and philanthropy. Her enduring songs include “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Her legacy also lives on through the Imagination Library, which has provided millions of free books to children.
Her death has drawn tributes from across political and cultural lines, reflecting the extraordinary reach of her music, humor, generosity and humanitarian work.
Evi-Ben Ezaga is an entertainment and society writer with a passion for stories that explore culture, people, and the stories shaping society today.
