{"id":120391,"date":"2026-08-26T12:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whoopsee.it\/the-empire-state-building-is-lit-up-in-pink-in-honor-of-dolly-parton\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:55:47","slug":"the-empire-state-building-is-lit-up-in-pink-in-honor-of-dolly-parton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whoopsee.it\/en\/the-empire-state-building-is-lit-up-in-pink-in-honor-of-dolly-parton\/","title":{"rendered":"The Empire State Building is lit up in pink in honor of Dolly Parton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The passing of Dolly Parton yesterday, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, has shaken not only the music world but the entire world, which is united in grief over the loss of an icon of country music\u2014and of the entertainment world in general. Many friends and colleagues have paid tribute to her generosity, sense of humor, talent, and ability to bring people together\u2014including Sabrina Carpenter, Billy Ray Cyrus, Eminem, and Jane Fonda. These are<\/a> just a few of the figures who wanted to honor a universally recognized legend, but above all, the person who inspired so many artists. <\/p>\n\n

The outpouring of grief is, of course, unanimous across the United States of America. Following the announcement of her death\u2014made official on her Instagram profile by her grandson\u2014U.S. President Donald Trump announced that flags across the country will be flown at half-mast for one week. This was a fitting gesture recognized by the government\u2014but not only by it. The Empire State Building in New York also promptly paid its final respects to Dolly, honoring her from the very building that symbolizes the Big Apple. <\/p>\n\n

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