Swift Honors Parton's Enduring Impact and Generosity

Taylor Swift issued a statement following Dolly Parton's death at age 80, praising her songwriting, philanthropy, and unwavering self-worth as an artist. Swift noted that Parton's legacy will be everlasting due to the lives she touched, and referenced Parton's classic hit "I Will Always Love You" in her tribute. The two had recently connected over Swift and Travis Kelce's $2 million donation to Parton's Imagination Library.