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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Durham News
Dolly Parton, the beloved icon and “Dreamer-in-Chief” of Dollywood, has passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of joy, music, and boundless compassion. Her family and the park she built honor her wish to be remembered with laughter and celebration—not sorrow. Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, praised her visionary spirit and unwavering love for others, while fans are invited to share tributes online in lieu of flowers—donations going to her Imagination Library, a project that embodies her lifelong commitment to literacy. With a career spanning seven decades, Dolly’s rhinestone life…
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