# Beloved by presidents: Remembering Dolly Parton’s bipartisan legacy

https://mins.news/en/video/37581

- NBC News, 2026-08-30 13:09 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf6I3mR6RNQ

> Kristen Welker reflects on Dolly Parton’s legacy in Washington. The singer died Tuesday at age 80 and was remembered as a figure beloved by presidents across party lines.

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