Singer, composer, actress, and entrepreneur Dolly Parton died today at the age of 80. Winner of 10 Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Parton sold over 100 million records in her lifetime that went far beyond her country roots. She was the composer of over 3000 songs, many of which were recorded by other artists who deeply appreciated her countless musical contributions.
Her remarkable legacy extended far beyond her cultural impact. An ally of the marginalized, this Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar Award-winner was an extraordinary philanthropist who gave millions of dollars to the causes she held dear, from literacy to support for the LGBT+ community.
A superstar. An icon.
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