Fans across the country are mourning Dolly Parton, gathering at makeshift memorials and other places to celebrate the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist who died Tuesday in Nashville at 80.

Guests visit the Dolly Parton exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Guests visit the Dolly Parton exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Guests visit the Dolly Parton exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Michael Reynolds visits Dolly Parton's star on the Music City Walk of Fame outside the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Michael Reynolds visits Dolly Parton’s star on the Music City Walk of Fame outside the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Michael Reynolds visits Dolly Parton’s star on the Music City Walk of Fame outside the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Tracy Ross, left, and Patricia Fonner visit a mural of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tracy Ross, left, and Patricia Fonner visit a mural of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tracy Ross, left, and Patricia Fonner visit a mural of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Flags fly at half staff in honor of Dolly Parton, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Washington, at the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Flags fly at half staff in honor of Dolly Parton, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Washington, at the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Flags fly at half staff in honor of Dolly Parton, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Washington, at the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

People visit a makeshift memorial honoring Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

People visit a makeshift memorial honoring Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

People visit a makeshift memorial honoring Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

People visit a makeshift memorial honoring Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

People visit a makeshift memorial honoring Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

People visit a makeshift memorial honoring Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Timothy Barnhill leaves a note outside Dolly Parton's office on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Timothy Barnhill leaves a note outside Dolly Parton’s office on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Timothy Barnhill leaves a note outside Dolly Parton’s office on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

A wreath stands over Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A wreath stands over Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A wreath stands over Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Chloe Beauchene leaves flowers outside Dolly Parton's office on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Chloe Beauchene leaves flowers outside Dolly Parton’s office on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Chloe Beauchene leaves flowers outside Dolly Parton’s office on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Tracy Ross leaves flowers at a mural of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tracy Ross leaves flowers at a mural of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tracy Ross leaves flowers at a mural of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

Flowers surround a statue of Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

Flowers surround a statue of Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

Flowers surround a statue of Dolly Parton in Sevierville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Camden Hall)

Add AP News on Google

Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Share

Read More

___

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.