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Dolly Parton was the one thingmost Americans could agree on

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

BBC News26 Aug 2026, 08:11 amUpdated 3h ago1 min readAmericasAmericas

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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

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Source: BBC News. Published 26 Aug 2026, 08:11 am.

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