Today's episode of Morning Tea is dedicated entirely to Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80.

We hear from her nephew Bryan Seaver's announcement, reflect on her extraordinary seven-decade career, her marriage to Carl Dean, the Imagination Library that has gifted over 250 million books to children around the world, and the tributes pouring in from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Lily Tomlin and many more.

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see. Rest peacefully, Dolly. We will always love you.

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Today's episode of Morning Tea is dedicated entirely to Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80.
We hear from her nephew Bryan Seaver's announcement, reflect on her extraordinary seven-decade career, her marriage to Carl Dean, the Imagination Library that has gifted over 250 million books to children around the world, and the tributes pouring in from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Lily Tomlin and many more.
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see. Rest peacefully, Dolly. We will always love you.
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MORNING TEA: Dolly Parton Has Passed Away At 80

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