Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, the iconic country music singer, passed away at the age of 80, as announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Instagram. In response to her death, U.S.

President Donald Trump expressed his condolences, describing her passing as a painful loss for millions globally. He directed that American flags be flown at half-staff for one week in her honor, beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the announcement.

Trump shared his sentiments on his Truth Social account, stating, “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away.” Parton was born into poverty in a one-room cabin in rural Tennessee and rose to fame through her singing career, starting from church performances to releasing her debut album, "Hello, I’m Dolly." She gained further recognition through her partnership with Porter Wagoner and starred in notable films such as "9 to 5" and "Steel Magnolias.".