The Country music legend has been serenading generations for over five decades now.
Imagine being so epic that even a new-generation K-Pop idol like Jungkook can get emotional by your voice. Only Dolly Parton can transcend music across the globe with pure sentiments and tug the heartstrings with her lyrics.
The legendary singer is an inspiration to several pop culture icons like Whitney Houston, for whom Parton composed “I Will Always Love You,” a song that has become an anthem for unrequited love.
Her career has broken every glass ceiling that restricted a woman’s place in the music industry. From 11 Grammy awards to 44 career top 10 country albums, from selling 100 million records worldwide to 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years and over 3000 songs, Dolly’s journey is a testament to being true to oneself and embracing one’s uniqueness.
Right from the tender age of 13, Dolly has enthralled people with her distinctive voice after being discovered by Johnny Cash.
Ever since then, she has dedicated her life to music. Even her acting career was nothing short of epic, appearing in the hit woman-centric movie “9 to 5” while also releasing the chart-topping single of the same name.
She is one of the most decorated celebrities for her active involvement in philanthropy with her dedicated initiative, The Dollywood Foundation.
Her tumultuous life and underprivileged origins have kept her going to make a better life for herself. And so, she did! Not only a better life but also created one of the most uplifting stories.
The “Jolene” singer has just recently announced her new song “Step By Step” has been released, and fans all around the world are excited to hear the country singer once again.
But a rumor started looming around this release that Dolly Parton had passed away. However, these reports are a complete hoax, as the “Something Special” singer is alive and gearing up for her live performances.
Is Dolly Parton Really Dead?
Several sites started picking up on unverified reports that Dolly Parton was “found dead in her bathroom.” One of the news outlets uploaded a video on YouTube, titled– “30 minutes ago famous singer Dolly Parton was found dead in the bathroom after suffering a stroke.”
A Facebook post also resurfaced that claimed that Parton breathed her last on August 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET.
Fans were perplexed as the singer had just posted on her social media after the speculations about her death started spreading.
Meanwhile, none of her representatives or any other social media platform indicated that the veteran country singer is no more.
CONCLUSION: Dolly Parton is the victim of a death hoax, similar to Madonna, Taylor Swift, Ivan Cornejo, and many more. TikTok, specifically, has become a hub of false rumors about celebrity deaths.
FACT CHECK: Dolly Parton is very much alive. All the rumors about her demise have been disproven. She is still thriving and inspiring the generations.
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