Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The news of her death was shared in a heartfelt video statement on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25, by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who not only shared the news of her passing but also celebrated her incredible life and legacy.
Tributes have poured in for Parton, who was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Among those who have honored her on social media is songstress Celine Dion.
Celine Dion Remembers Dolly Parton
Dion shared a black-and-white photo of Parton on Instagram, hours after the news of her death was announced. She penned a touching tribute in the caption, writing, “Dolly…you were pure light, with a kind heart and a generous spirit. We will now be missing one of the most joyful voices this world has ever known. Thank you for the music, the laughter, and the love you gave us all. We will always love you. Rest in peace, Dolly. – Celine xx.”
Fans showed their support for Dion in the post’s comment section, praising the thoughtful tribute but also celebrating her. “You’re both such a light in this world,” a comment reads. “May her soul rest in peace,” another person wrote.
Other reactions include, “There are artists you listen to, and artists who somehow become part of your emotional vocabulary. Dolly was the latter,” “Rest on legendary Dolly Parton! We love you,” and “I would’ve love to have met Dolly, she seems like a beautiful person inside and out.. RIP, your legacy will live on.” This is just a small sample of the many beautiful messages left for Parton, proving just how loved and admired she was.
Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Beautiful Life
Seaver, on behalf of Parton’s family, had beautiful things to say about the “9 to 5” singer. “My family and I have shared a lifetime of beautiful memories with Dolly, but so have you,” Seaver said in the video statement. “She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family whether you liked it or not. Our family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever.”
He continued, “Dolly was a farmer, just like her daddy; he farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness. Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.”
Parton had shared how she wanted to be remembered in an interview with The Independent in November 2023. “I want to be remembered as somebody who took her work serious, but not herself,” she said.“Someone who brought books to children all over the world. For the fact that I managed to make a living doing something I love to do. And as a caring, giving, working girl.”
