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Dolly Parton’s passing at 80 has sparked a tidal wave of tributes—from pink-lit skyscrapers to half-staff flags across the nation. Beyond her iconic music, her legacy thrives through the Imagination Library, vaccine donations, and now, a push to rename Nashville’s airport in her honor, despite policy hurdles. From President Trump’s praise to fans flooding memorial sites with flowers, Dolly’s impact is undeniable. Her surprise gift of a rhinestone guitar to a drag queen fighting anti-drag laws? Pure Dolly magic. And her spirit lives on: Dollywood opened its doors the day after her death, while lawmakers consider making September 25 “9 to 5 Day” in Tennessee—just one more way she’s forever changing the world.

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