Dolly Parton Dies as Library Expands Globally
60 sourcesUpdated Aug 29, 2026
Dolly Parton has died at age 80, leaving a legacy as a musician and humanitarian. Her Imagination Library delivers about 3.4 million books monthly to children worldwide, funded by the Dollywood Foundation and expanding through local partnerships, including a new program in Tustin, California. Since its 1995 launch, the program has mailed hundreds of millions of free books to children up to age five. In the wake of her death, communities are honoring her legacy with proclamations and continued literacy initiatives, such as a Dolly Parton Day in Montgomery County, Texas. Media outlets highlight her music career and philanthropic work, emphasizing the broader cultural impact of her literacy work. Imagination Library programs continue to operate globally in her memory.
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