10 Minutes That Prove Nobody Did It Like Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton has died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
The legendary country music icon passed away peacefully at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre on August 25, surrounded by loved ones.
Dolly Parton’s last interview before her death was published by People on August 21, in which she spoke about ongoing projects and her recent health struggles.
From her humble beginnings in the mountains of East Tennessee to becoming one of the wealthiest self-made women in entertainment history, Dolly Parton’s career spanned six decades. She starred in iconic films including 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, wrote timeless hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You, and built a $600 million empire — all while never losing her sense of humour or her connection to her roots.
As tributes pour in from Donald Trump, Reese Witherspoon, Goldie Hawn, Sally Field, Tom Jones and many more, we’re taking a look back at the moments that made Dolly Parton a global icon — her sharpest comebacks, her funniest interviews and the wit that made her one of the most beloved entertainers of all time.
In this video, we revisit Dolly Parton’s best interview clips: her legendary clapbacks to condescending interviewers, her self-deprecating jokes about her appearance and plastic surgery, her thoughts on being underestimated, and the moments that prove she was always several steps ahead of everyone who doubted her.
Rest in peace, Dolly Parton. Country music, Hollywood and the world have lost a true icon — but her legacy, her music and her wit will live on forever.
