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US President Donald Trump has mourned the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, describing her passing at 80 as a major loss for millions of people. Trump praised Parton as one of the greatest country singers and said her unique influence would never be replaced.
In honour of the late singer, Trump ordered American flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff for one week, beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25. The presidential tribute came after Parton’s death was announced by her family, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans, entertainers and public figures worldwide.
Parton, who sold more than 100 million records during a career spanning over six decades, was celebrated not only for hits such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You, but also for her philanthropy, particularly her Imagination Library literacy programme. Her death marks the loss of one of the most influential figures in American music and popular culture.
