United States: Donald Trump orders flags to fly at half-mast after Dolly Parton’s death
The death of Dolly Parton, an iconic figure in country music, has stirred strong emotion in the United States. The singer, who died at 80, received an official tribute from President Donald Trump, who ordered American flags to be lowered to half-mast.
The United States is paying tribute to one of its great cultural icons. President Donald Trump ordered on Tuesday that American flags be flown at half-mast following the death of Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80. The singer’s family announced her death in a video statement posted on social media. A major figure in country music, Dolly Parton also built a career in film, business and philanthropy.
On his Truth Social network, Donald Trump praised the artist’s memory and underlined the scale of the loss. The US president described Parton as one of the greatest voices in country music, while stressing her influence far beyond music. “This is a true loss for millions of people,” the White House chief notably wrote.
With several decades of career behind her, Dolly Parton had gained international fame and left a lasting mark on American popular culture. Her death is another blow to the music world, which is paying tribute to an artist whose influence extended far beyond country music.
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