Dolly Parton, 1946-2026

Dolly Parton, born in 1946 and passing in 2026, leaves a profound musical legacy. She is renowned for songwriting, specifically the iconic track I Will Always Love You, which gained fame through her original country version and Whitney Houston's cover. To honor her memory, Parton's family requests that donations be made to the Imagination Library instead of sending flowers, continuing her commitment to promoting reading and literacy for children across regions like Ohio.