President Trump passed along his thoughts about Parton’s passing and ordered U.S. flags to be lowered for one week.
“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will. In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM. Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you.”
–Truth Social
USA Today published a rare second edition front page Tuesday to recognize Parton’s passing. Here it is:
Cause of death revealed
Jason Remington • August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton died following a brief battle with cancer … TMZ has confirmed.
Parton’s reps said in a statement to TMZ … she was surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville when she died.
All choked up
Jason Remington • August 26, 2026
I’m assuming Holly Menino (KOMO 4) was just choked up over the death of Dolly Parton as she read the story off the prompter. Menino stumbled over the name of a Tacoma theater, PANTAGES. Parton had appeared there a couple years ago. Menino stumbled, attempted to recover, but blew it. Her pronunciation of the name was not even close.
Menino has been with KOMO long enough to have heard of the Pantages Theater before and she should be up to speed by now on landmarks in and around the Seattle-Tacoma area.