Metroweekly iconMetroweeklyAug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton, Beloved LGBTQ Ally, Dies at Age 80

The country music icon supported marriage equality, defended transgender people, and made acceptance central to her message.

Dolly Parton, Beloved LGBTQ Ally, Dies at Age 80

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