Gov. Gianforte, First Lady mourn passing of Dolly Parton

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 360

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana First Lady Susan Gianforte mourned Tuesday the death of entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton.

Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80, according to the Tennessee Lookout.

She had experienced recent health issues, but her nephew, who announced news of her death, said she died peacefully, according to the Los Angeles Times.

“We join the nation and world in remembering Dolly Parton and mourning the loss of a …

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