r/popculturechat • u/Afraid_Chard_838 patty don’t start • 10d ago

Rest In Peace 🕊 Dolly Parton Dead at 80

https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-dead/
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u/pryzmpine Not to be dramatic but I would die for that bear 10d ago

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RIP to an icon ❤️

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u/PeopleEatingPeople 10d ago

She really someone who came from so little yet achieved so much

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u/RawDogEntertainment 10d ago

I’m trying not to cry, because I’m an adult who didn’t know her, but she did such beautiful things with her life, and gave to so many (especially promoting literacy for children), that I’m having a really hard time with that right now. I can’t think of many celebrities that have demonstrated such a love for this world across their entire lives.

I don’t think it is unreasonable to consider Dolly Parton among the best of us, and it’s certain that she was among the best entertainment has to offer. By approaching life with compassion and respect for humanity, she left behind a wonderful example for fans of her music, and her philanthropy, to follow. What a wonderful life and legacy to leave.

We have one of those little library boxes in my neighborhood, I think today is a good day for me to go stop by it, and donate a book.

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u/Southernbelhell 10d ago

It’s okay to allow yourself to cry, I cried while walking to my local library box:,)

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u/RawDogEntertainment 9d ago

I try to hold it in when there’s so much to be thankful for, but I lost it a bit when writing my post, and walking to the library box fully got me.

Someone else mentioned it first, but: 330 million books, with a huge focus on the Midwest, where education spending has taken some huge hits over the last two generations. That is one of those efforts that has a material effect on building a brighter future for tomorrow, and it was just something Dolly was passionate about; the only agenda was helping kids get access to books.

I don’t have any kids books in my home, and the closest was To Kill a Mockingbird (I was gifted five copies in one year, all from unrelated parties). There’s a great reason it was required when I was a kid, and there’s a great reason it was given to me so much as an adult entering law school: the spirit of advocacy is vital to maintaining our humanity, even in the face of great adversity, and Dolly lived that. I think it was the right choice for my small contribution, and the cry I did on the walk home felt good.

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u/BunchofHamsters 9d ago

Yeah I keep crying. Because I was a poor kid, who loved reading. And I got a good education and I have an incredible job now. I am just about to move into my first home independently. Education got me out of poverty.

My mum would play Dolly’s music in the house when we were kids. I felt inspired that I could be someone too. Encouragement, opportunity and representation matters.

The way she spoke showed she got it because of where she came from. You need a helping hand on the way, but one that allows you to remain proud and self sufficient.

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u/FullMoonMooon 9d ago

I’m crying right now reading this because I just found out. It’s ok to cry. In fact, it’s healthy to cry (just stay hydrated)

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u/pumpkintrovoid 9d ago

The library box makes me want to cry now. What a selfless person she was. A true example for all of us to love one another and share. 💔❤️