Dolly Parton remembered for her spirit of giving
NPR's Steve Inskeep remembers the philanthropy of Dolly Parton and speaks with former Dollywood Foundation CEO David Dotson.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM ET
- Coverage span: 13h 16m
- Coverage: 4 reports from 3 independent publications
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Coverage
4 reports from 3 publications.
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NPRTier A
Dolly Parton remembered for her spirit of giving(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Dolly Parton worked ‘until the day she died,’ manager says(opens original report in a new tab)Dolly Parton planned the music for her final farewell, left a secret song for 2046 and asked that her Broadway musical move forward after her death. — ABC News
CBS NewsTier B
Fans mourn Dolly Parton at Dollywood in Tennessee(opens original report in a new tab)Thousands buzzed into Dollywood on Wednesday, one day after Dolly Parton's family announced her death at 80 years old. Skyler Henry has more from the theme park she built. — CBS News
CBS NewsTier B
Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor. — CBS News
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