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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Caitlin Hornik

Dolly Parton left behind one wish for Dollywood — and the park is honoring it

  • Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her nephew announced on her official Instagram account on Tuesday.
  • Parton's namesake theme park, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, confirmed it will remain open as scheduled, honoring her wish that "the show must go on."
  • Dollywood representatives expressed deep sorrow and committed to carrying forward Parton's legacy of joy, hope, and generosity.
  • Dollywood announced that it will release plans for an official memorial honoring Parton in the near future.
  • Tributes flooded in worldwide following her passing, with Donald Trump ordering flags to be lowered for a week in her memory.

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