Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump issued a public tribute after Dolly Parton’s family announced the country icon’s death at 80, underscoring her cultural impact and his response. In a statement, Trump called Dolly Parton’s death a "true loss for millions of people" and announced a weeklong flag lowering beginning tonight at 6:00 P.M. He had twice offered Parton the Presidential Medal of Freedom during his first term; she declined, citing her husband’s illness and COVID travel concerns. Parton donated hundreds of millions to charity and more than 270 million books through her Dollywood Foundation. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death and relayed her wish for rest after "a life of wearing heavy rhinestones."

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