Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Country music lost its brightest star: Dolly Parton, the icon who turned rags into riches, passed away peacefully in Nashville at 80. Known for hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” she defied age and illness, even joking about needing a “100,000-mile check-up.” Beyond music, she dazzled on Broadway, starred in beloved films, and built Dollywood into a regional powerhouse. But her greatest legacy? The Imagination Library, which gifted over 300 million books to kids worldwide. Dolly didn’t just entertain — she inspired, uplifted, and left the world richer for having known her…