
PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: The sign for Dollywood, the theme park started by Dolly Parton in 1961, is lit up at night amid a few momentos left by fans on August 25, 2026 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The beloved country and crossover music superstar died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement by representatives today. She was 80. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)




