Dolly Parton's sharp response about Donald Trump as she feared 'upsetting fans'
Dolly Parton fans were left devastated earlier this week following her death at the age of 80. The sad news came after she suffered a brief battle with cancer, her team later announced.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
- She often avoided discussing politics to avoid upsetting her diverse fanbase.
- In 2016, Parton commented that Hillary Clinton might make a good president but also joked about "presidential mood swings."
- She turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom on three occasions from two different presidents.
- Journalist Hadley Freeman noted Parton's sharp reaction when asked if she saw her brothers in Trump.
- Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff and claimed Parton privately liked him.
- Joe Biden paid tribute, calling Parton an "American original" and an "inspiration to millions."