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Miley Cyrus is remembering her honorary godmother, Dolly Parton, following the country music legend’s death at age 80.

“Take It From Me” is a TODAY.com series where experts use their wisdom to explain trends or make recommendations within their fields. In this latest installment, an anthropology professor explains what Dolly Parton has to teach us all.

Dolly Parton, whose death was announced on August 25, 2026 after the “Queen of Country” suffered a series of health setbacks that year, was a woman of so, so, so many talents. She was funny, she was incredibly smart, she was a wildly generous philanthropist — through her Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provided books…

Dolly Parton’s death at 80 years old this week has sparked numerous tributes and sweet reflections on the Queen of Country Music’s legacy. It’s also shining a light on a symbol that played a significant role in Parton’s life: the butterfly. 

Almost immediately after news of country musician Dolly Parton’s death became public, fans and admirers across the world rushed to express how much she meant to them. Admirers ranged from President Donald Trump to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to popstar Sabrina Carpenter to professional stuntman and prankster Johnny Knoxville. 

Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, revealed more than a decade ago which song she hoped would be part of her final farewell.

She might have had lots of movies, music and projects to promote in her life, but above all,Dolly Partonwas wishing her fans love. 

Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist who became one of America’s most beloved entertainers, died on Tuesday in Nashville, her family said. She was 80 years old.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Jane Fonda were among those to pay tribute following the death of Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, philanthropist and actor, who died at 80.

Following the death of beloved country music icon Dolly Parton, the TODAY family took a trip down memory lane to reflect on the many ways she had touched their lives.