Fortune

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn’t read or write: ‘I saw how crippling that could be’

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn’t read or write: ‘I saw how crippling that could be’WorldPing

Dolly Parton used her $450 million net worth to do good.

This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by Fortune.

Read the full report at Fortune

Related news

Dolly Parton, legendary country singer and songwriter, dies at 80WorldPing
Times of India

Dolly Parton, legendary country singer and songwriter, dies at 80

Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about six years old. Her first known song, "Little Tiny Tasseltop", was about a corncob doll made with corn-silk hair.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India

Hollywood Reporter

Dolly Parton’s Life and Career in Pictures

The iconic singer, actress, philanthropist and theme-park entrepreneur died Tuesday at age 80.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter