{"id":20649,"date":"2026-09-03T15:16:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=20649"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:16:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:16:03","slug":"what-others-are-saying-about-dolly-parton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/03\/what-others-are-saying-about-dolly-parton\/","title":{"rendered":"What Others Are Saying About Dolly Parton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Barack Obama\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s hard to imagine many people having a bigger impact than Dolly Parton. Born in a one-room cabin, she earned 11 Grammys and an Emmy, built a business empire, helped millions of kids learn to read, and \u2014 as if that wasn\u2019t enough \u2014 helped accelerate the research that led to the Moderna COVID vaccine. What a life. Michelle and I are thinking of Dolly\u2019s family and her many, many fans,\u201d former president Barack Obama wrote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beyonc\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDolly, you were the barometer. The North Star, bold and brilliant. talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself. I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship. I\u2019m honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever. Thank you for your profound impact on the world. You are an angel who has made this world a happier place because of your joyful art. You are truly one of one. Rest peacefully.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Jackson Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply saddened by the passing of the incomparable Dolly Parton. Dolly was a true trailblazer. Through her extraordinary talent, kindness and generosity, she opened doors and inspired generations around the world. We share this special memory from 1977, when we had the honor of meeting Dolly in England on the same day we also met Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you, Dolly, for the music, the joy and the light you shared with us all. May you rest peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord, reunited with your husband Carl and the many loved ones who made their journey to Heaven before you. Our prayers are with Dolly\u2019s family, friends and everyone whose life she touched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jill Scott\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMs Dolly did THAT!! From movies, song writing, amusement park, hotels, charity, SINCERITY, unabashed foxiness, humor\u2026. EVERYTHING. The neighbor I never saw but adored. Sent \u2764\ufe0f every time I passed her house. Ms Dolly is on my inspo wall. Rest well dear lady; Did GREATNESS HER WAY.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dionne Warwick\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will certainly miss her laugher, jokes and her being. Rest well and in total peace my friend. My heart is heavy,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yvette Nicole Brown<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe he has been my blueprint for how to use your fame and wealth for good. I, of course, am not on her level \u2014 or even close \u2014 in either measure but I try to model Dolly\u2019s goodness and activism in all that I do and in every issue and charity that I support. She did life right. I am inconsolable over this loss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viola Davis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe\u00a0bastion of compassion, of altruism, authenticity, artistry, and love has left this life. You knew who you were\u2026 always\u2026 without apology, without a co-signer, without needing permission. And oh, how you were blessed with talent. No words to describe your reach through generations. No words to describe your love force. No words to describe the lives you touched, saved, entertained, and shifted. God will be at the gates to welcome you with the most glorious tribute. Your family, colleagues, friends, fellow artists\u2026 will keep you alive and speak your name\u2026 forever. Rest well, Dolly Parton. WHAT A LIFE!!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Octavia Spencer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Dolly you were a gift to the world, your voice, your philanthropic heart, and warmth made us a feel seen and that the world was a pretty decent place. We miss you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colman Domingo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDolly taught us that you can be anything and do anything and to do it with kindness. What a light. We are all grateful that we lived in a time of Dolly Parton. We will always love her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oprah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of my fondest memories with @dollyparton: Having a hoot and a holler while wearing Bob Mackie gowns on her show Dolly. This girl from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee dreamed a life and then lived a life bigger than she could have ever imagined, giving so generously to others in ways we saw and ways we didn\u2019t. No one like her. She brought the light, and we are all better because she was here. God bless you, Dolly\u2014you earned your wings<\/p>\n<p>Ka<strong>mala Harris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDolly Parton was a true American icon. First introduced to the world as a \u2018little girl from up in East Tennessee,\u2019 she became a global superstar. Her career accolades included 11 Grammy awards, an Emmy, an honorary Oscar, and \u2014 my favorite \u2014 more than 300 million books sent to millions of children around the world through her Imagination Library. All at once, she was kind, modest, and funny. With her music, her philanthropy, and her style, Dolly was one of one. Doug and I send our prayers to her family, friends, and all those who have been touched by her magic. We will always love you, Dolly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bernice King<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton. Her extraordinary voice entertained and brought joy to generations, and she used her influence beyond music to affirm human dignity, inclusion, and the importance of treating people with love and respect. Through her commitment to literacy, she also opened doors of possibility for children around the world. In 2023, I had the privilege of honoring Dolly on behalf of The King Center as our Christine King Farris \u201cLegacy of Service in Education\u201d honoree. My prayers are with her family, loved ones, and all who were touched by her light.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chaka Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA once-in-a-lifetime artist, songwriter, storyteller &amp; generous spirit, Dolly gave the world music filled with heart, humor &amp; grace. Her music will keep playing. Her light will keep shining.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jennifer Hudson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDolly Parton taught us that a woman can be powerful, beautiful and talented, and still be kind. And that success never has to come at the expense of grace, generosity, or heart !! What a wonderful example she set for us all. Rest well, Ms. Parton! We will always love you!! May your light shine on\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barack Obama\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s hard to imagine many people having a bigger impact than Dolly Parton. 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