Taylor Swift has released a statement honoring the legacy of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Key facts
- •Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
- •Taylor Swift credited Parton with teaching fans and musicians about resilience and kindness.
- •Swift praised Parton’s philanthropic efforts, including the distribution of books to children.
- •Parton recently thanked Swift and Travis Kelce for a donation to the Imagination Library.
- •The donation from Swift and Kelce was part of a $26 million gift announced before their wedding.
Taylor Swift issued a tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at age 80. In a statement provided to Rolling Stone, Swift praised Parton’s resilience, kindness, and bravery, noting the profound impact the singer had on generations of fans and musicians.
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Swift’s Remembrance of Parton
Swift described Parton as a "dazzling person" who balanced grace with grit. She highlighted Parton’s ability to offer both mystery and transparency, while maintaining a soft heart for others' struggles and a strong defense of her own self-worth as an artist. Swift expressed gratitude for Parton’s influence, noting that the country legend provided a path for young girls to pursue their own dreams.
Philanthropy and Recent Interactions
Swift also recognized Parton’s philanthropic work, specifically mentioning the millions of books provided to children worldwide through the Imagination Library. Just one month prior to her death, Parton publicly thanked Swift and Travis Kelce for a donation to the foundation. This contribution was part of a $26 million gift the couple announced before their wedding.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.
