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Dolly Parton honored with official day in California and other US cities
Following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton on August 25 at age 80, various regions have established official commemorations. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 931 into law, designating September 25 as ‘Dolly Parton Day.’ The date, 9/25, serves as a tribute to her hit song ‘9 to 5.’ Similar declarations have been made in Nashville, Tennessee, and Portland, Oregon, with Newport, Tennessee, planning to ceremonially rename itself ‘Dollyport’ for the occasion.
New details have emerged regarding Parton’s final year, including reports that she secretly traveled to Frankfurt, Germany, via private jet to undergo an experimental cancer treatment. Her sister, Stella Parton, noted that the singer chose to keep her illness private to avoid causing concern among fans and family.
Parton’s philanthropic legacy, particularly the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, continues to see increased engagement. The program, which provides free books to children, has distributed over 300 million books globally and has seen a surge in new registrations following her passing.
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California · Dolly Parton · Gavin Newsom · Imagination Library · Nashville · Stella Parton
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 100 additional children in Columbus County signed up for the Imagination Library following Parton's death. borderbelt.org
- [DISPUTED] Dolly Parton sold over 100 million records worldwide during her career. raiderreview.org · abc7news.com · montecristinoticias.com · deultimominuto.com · www.kissfm.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] Nashville, San Francisco, Portland, and parts of Texas have established celebrations or resolutions for Dolly Parton Day. abc7news.com · diario.mx · www.rollingstone.de
- [● 6 SOURCES] Governor Gavin Newsom signed state bill SB 931, designating September 25 as Dolly Parton Day. abc7news.com · montecristinoticias.com · diario.mx · www.kissfm.es · www.rollingstone.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Imagination Library has gifted more than 300 million books to approximately 3.1 million children globally. borderbelt.org · montecristinoticias.com · raiderreview.org · deultimominuto.com · www.kissfm.es
- [DISPUTED] Dolly Parton died on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. abc7news.com · montecristinoticias.com · raiderreview.org · deultimominuto.com · www.kissfm.es