Dolly Parton, Icon of Country Music and Unifier, Dies at 80

The world of music mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Parton, a beloved figure in the United States and beyond, was celebrated not only for her contributions to country music as a singer and songwriter but also for her entrepreneurial spirit and extensive philanthropy.

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Not only in the USA, where she is revered like a saint floating above all earthly things by all political camps, but also in the rest of the music world.

Her influence transcended political divides in the U.S., where she was revered by all sides. Globally, she remained a significant force in the music world. The Süddeutsche Zeitung highlights her seemingly effortless and bold approach to everything she undertook, from her guitar playing with distinctive acrylic fingernails to her business ventures.

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Dolly Parton, country singer, songwriter, bridge builder, entrepreneur, charitable friend of humanity, eternal queen of guitar playing with acrylic fingernails and perhaps the last person who could still unite the USA, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

Parton was often seen as a unifying figure in an increasingly polarized America. Her passing is felt deeply, marking the end of an era for country music and leaving a void in the cultural landscape.

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And the most astonishing thing about her until the very end: everything she did seemed easy. Bold.