Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton, as fans across the country remember the Queen of Country.
From her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, to murals in Chicago and her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, fans are gathering to honor the beloved American icon, who died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
Parton rose from humble beginnings in East Tennessee to become one of the biggest stars in music and Hollywood, selling more than 100 million records, winning 11 Grammys and starring in classics like “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias.”
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More tributes poured in after Dolly Parton's death, with Hollywood stars worldwide sharing what she meant to them. In New York, Harry Styles paid tribute on stage, telling the crowd at his Madison Square Garden concert about how she was an inspiration for his own career, before playing her version of 'I Will Always Love You.'
As heartfelt tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton days after her passing, @WhitJohnson reports on her gifts to music and to communities that are sure to be felt for generations to come – and her living legacy of generosity.