Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton’s death, but it’s just a coincidence @USATODAY

Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton’s death, but it’s just a coincidence @USATODAY

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

USA TODAY Network’s Brandi Addison explains that Tropical Storm Dolly shares a name with Dolly Parton, but that’s all.

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Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton’s death, but it’s just a coincidence