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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Bend News
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped music, business, and philanthropy. Rising from humble Tennessee roots, she became a global icon through timeless hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” her unmistakable voice and style defining an era. Beyond the stage, she built Dollywood into a cultural powerhouse and gifted nearly 300 million books to children via her Imagination Library. A savvy entrepreneur and devoted humanitarian, she also contributed to COVID-19 vaccine research and supported disaster relief. Inducted into both the…
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