Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem Die; Tributes and Honors Follow

Dolly Parton, the country music singer, songwriter and actress known for songs including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," died at age 80, according to reports published around August 25-26, 2026. Gloria Steinem, a feminist writer and activist widely regarded as a leading voice of the U.S. women's movement, died at age 92, according to reports published around September 3, 2026. Following Parton's death, tributes were reported from figures including Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Jane Fonda and Vince Gill. U.S. President Trump ordered American flags lowered nationwide for one week in her honor, calling her death "a true loss for millions of people." Parton's business ventures, including the Dollywood theme park she developed in her home region of Tennessee, were described as part of her broader legacy alongside her music career. Steinem's death drew coverage describing her as a co-founder of feminist publications and a prominent public figure who influenced both personal and professional life for women, though specific tributes or statements from public figures regarding her death were not detailed across multiple sources. The circumstances and causes of death for both Parton and Steinem were not specified in the available reporting. Some wire and broadcast coverage of Parton's death appeared alongside unrelated news items, such as Canada's announcement of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, without indicating any connection between the events. No further official actions, memorial services, or additional details beyond the flag-lowering order and public tributes were confirmed across the sources reviewed.