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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

BBC Entertainment and Arts · 26 August 2026 at 13:11

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

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