Dolly Parton's official social media accounts shared a new post with fans two weeks after her death, offering a message of reassurance.
The country music legend died on August 25 at the age of 80. In the weeks following her passing, Parton has been the subject of continuous tributes from celebrities and fans.
The recent post, appearing on her official Instagram page, featured lyrics from her 1977 song "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" from the album "New Harvest... First Gathering." The text, overlaid on a pink background, read: "I can see the light of a clear blue morning... everything's gonna be alright, it's gonna be okay." The only caption was a blue butterfly emoji, a personal emblem for the singer.
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Parton's representatives confirmed her death was the result of a "brief battle with cancer," though the specific type was not disclosed. She had been admitted to Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center on August 21 for autoimmune and kidney issues. Despite her health struggles, she had expressed a desire to achieve more goals, including launching a new hotel and museum in Nashville.
In the wake of her death, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport have proposed naming the airport in her honor. Lee stated he has discussed the possibility with Parton's team, who reportedly expressed openness to the idea.
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Earlier in the week, Parton's sister, Stella Parton, used social media to request greater compassion from the public as her family grieves. Stella Parton also spoke out against what she described as "fake AI garbage" and "snarky tweets" directed at her family.
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Stella Parton shared that her sister had been willing to try experimental drugs during her secret cancer battle, with the hope of helping others in the future. Describing her late sibling as "one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I've ever known," Stella Parton also reminisced about their weekly phone calls over coffee, a ritual that had continued since they were young farm girls.
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President Donald Trump ordered American flags nationwide to be lowered for one week in tribute to Parton. The singer, often referred to as the Queen of Country, had a career spanning six decades, marked by hit songs such as "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You."