Country singer, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, at the age of 80.
Parton was a legend among legends, known for her music, her sense of humor, and her iconic blonde hair and rhinestoned outfits.
To commemorate her life and the lives she touched, here are 25 ultra-rare photos of this ultra-rare woman:
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Young Dolly posing for a photo in Tennessee. 1955:
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Dolly posing for a portrait session. 1978:
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Dolly and her former singing partner, Porter Wagoner, in Nashville, Tennessee. 1968:
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Dolly in Battle Creek, Michigan. 1977:
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Dolly accepting “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the Country Music Association’s awards show. 1975:
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Dolly smiling in front of an Excalibur car. Sept. 26, 1987:
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Dolly and her husband leaving the Windows on the World restaurant in New York City’s World Trade Center. 1980s:
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Teenage Dolly posing for a photo in Nashville, Tennessee. 1965:
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Dolly addressing the National Press Club in Washington, DC. She spoke about the ongoing success of Imagination Library, her literary nonprofit. March 23, 2000:
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Dolly and Miss Piggy in matching wigs on her variety show, Dolly. 1988:
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Dolly performing for an audience. 1977:
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Dolly showing off her medal from the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC. Dec. 2, 2006:
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Dolly posing for a photo at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee:
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Dolly at the 8th Season Grand Opening of Dollywood. April 23, 1993:
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Dolly and Sylvester Stallone on the set of Rhinestone. 1984:
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Dolly posing with fellow country legend, Willie Nelson. Aug. 8, 2022:
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Dolly performing on her variety show, Dolly. 1987:
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Dolly, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda behind the scenes of 9 to 5. Dec. 19, 1980:
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Dolly petting a horse at an afterparty at Studio 54. May 22, 1978:
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Dolly recording music with her sisters, Stella and Freida, at the Bearsville Studios in Hollywood, California. Jan. 15, 1981:
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Dolly posing for a publicity portrait for Rhinestone. 1984:
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And finally, Dolly performing in Harrah’s Club in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 1980:
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