Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-26 · via The Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Honors Dolly Parton's Grace and Grit

Taylor Swift released a statement honoring Dolly Parton after her death, praising her grace, grit, and generosity. Swift noted Parton's impact on her own career and her legacy. Parton died Tuesday at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

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Parton's health struggles had been public for months prior to her death. She postponed Las Vegas concert dates in September citing health challenges, then canceled her residency in May while reassuring fans she was doing well. Her family confirmed she died Tuesday in Nashville at 80 following a brief cancer battle.

Swift and Kelce had recently donated $26 million to various causes, including Parton's Imagination Library, which distributes books to children worldwide. Parton thanked the couple in an Instagram video, playfully joking about their future firstborn. Swift had also reflected on Parton's influence in a 2023 profile, describing her as a transformative force in the industry who balanced serious artistry with playful mischief.

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This loss may resonate across generations of music fans, particularly women in country and pop

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