American broadcast journalist and TV pioneer
Dolly Parton has died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from peers, and new details emerge about the singer’s life, philanthropy and a time capsule at Dollywood. The Independent reports on how colleagues recall her wit, generosity and the impact of her work.
Dolly Parton has died at 80. The country icon and businesswoman built a global legacy spanning music, film and philanthropy, rising from poverty in rural Tennessee to shape the American cultural imagination. Her songs and films celebrated work, resilience and female empowerment.