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Rest in peace, Dolly Parton: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 27, 2026

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The Issue: Country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton passes away at age 80.

To me, and many others, those who make it their mission in life to spread joy, love, comfort and knowledge often seem invincible, as Dolly Parton did (“Country lost treasure,” Aug. 26).

The news of her passing is a sobering reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised.

Times are interesting, to say the least.

But if people from all walks of life can agree today that Parton made the world a better place, then perhaps we aren’t as divided as we initially thought.

May her memory be a blessing.

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America lost a country music legend.

The Smoky Mountains are a little quieter, and the whole world feels a bit less sparkly.

It’s hard to imagine a world without Parton’s big, beautiful smile and her voice that felt like home.

Not since Elvis Presley has there been universal mourning for a musician like........

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