Dolly Parton's death: Trump orders flags at half-staff, tributes pour in

The United States mourned the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at 80. Former President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff across the nation for a week, calling her "a true loss for millions of people." He remembered her on his Truth Social platform, stating, "There has never been anyone like her, and there never will be again."

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There has never been anyone like her, and there never will be again.

Parton, a beloved figure known for her music, acting, and philanthropy, was celebrated for her enduring impact. Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame, praised Parton's "humanity" over fame, calling her a "champion of equality and literacy." He noted her journey from poverty to becoming a prominent figure, emphasizing her generosity and the soul she poured into her music.

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her legacy is not fame, but humanity.

Fellow country artist Kacey Musgraves expressed her grief on X, formerly Twitter, lamenting that "the world seems a lot less sparkly all of a sudden." She added a personal note, saying, "I'm so glad she's with her Carl Dean. Nobody talk to me today."

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She went from poverty to become the most important personality in Tennessee.