THE BRIEF

Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Country music icon Dolly Parton died this week, prompting tributes from across music, film, and politics.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Parton's Imagination Library program distributed free books to millions of children globally. — NPR Culture, BBC Culture
▸Parton donated to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine. — NPR Culture
▸Her father's illiteracy inspired her to send books to millions of children. — BBC Culture
▸Parton worked on a biopic, coffee brand, and dog treats still coming to market. — BBC Culture
▸Her 1980 US hit '9 to 5' reached the UK top 40 for the first time. — BBC Culture

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WHAT'S REPORTED

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WHAT'S REPORTED

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WHAT'S REPORTED

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