Dolly Parton may have grown to fame as a country music artist, but her impact extended far beyond.Those who knew her say the rhinestone-clad legend will be remembered for her work not only as a musician, actor and author, but as a philanthropist.Read the tributes in our live blog below.Collapse all postsFilter PostsAll8Key Events2Comments3Wed 26 Aug 2026 at 7:55amWed 26 Aug 2026 at 7:55am'A heart of gold': Some more of your commentsWe will always love you 🥰Dolly!!! Thank you for your songs and the Imagination Library!!!! So sad today but heaven will be much ‘sparklier’ now. Rest well!!!- LisaI knew that the day we lost Dolly, our hearts would break. Her spirit, music, generosity, influence and humanity have made a deep mark on me, as I know they have on so many. Dolly may be the one unifying person we have, and that does not change now. We remember you, Dolly.- Amanda Its Dolly Parton's music and philanthropy that will be treasured forever. She was a unique and quirky individual with a heart of Gold. RIP Dolly😘🫶🙏- MichaelWed 26 Aug 2026 at 7:52amWed 26 Aug 2026 at 7:52amThe Imagination Library is Dolly's 'greatest legacy'By Elissa FitzgeraldI think Dolly's greatest legacy is the Imagination Library. Millions of books distributed, for free, to kids all around the world.