Dolly Rebecca Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026[2][3][4]) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton’s debut album, Hello, I’m Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the “Queen of Country“, Parton was one of the most-honored female country performers in history and received various accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including a humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
Her first proper guitar was given to her aged eight by her uncle, and she went from singing in church, to appearing on local television aged 10, to cutting her first record aged 13. That year she appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, the concert hall in Nashville at the centre of country music, and her performance was introduced by Johnny Cash. “I’ve always believed things would go well, and I dreamed that they would even before I was in high school,” she later said. “I always wanted to be a star. It just seemed natural to me”
“we are so lucky to have lived in your time Dolly.. we are so heartbroken 💔 ” -Artstrada Magazine
Born: Jan 19, 1946, Pittman Center, TN
Died: Aug 25, 2026 (80 years), Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Spouse: Carl Thomas Dean (m. 1966–2025)
Siblings: Rachel Parton George, Stella Parton, Coy Denver Parton, Freida Estelle Parton, More
Height: 5′ 0″
Parents: Avie Lee Owens, Robert Lee Parton
Full name: Dolly Rebecca Parton
Timothy James Curry (19 April 1946 – 25 August 2026[1]) was an English actor and singer. Known for his villainous roles on stage and screen, he received an Emmy Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award, two Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards. He was best known for portraying Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the musical The Rocky Horror Show (1973–1975)[a] as well as in the musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Clue is a 1985 American comedy mystery film directed and written by Jonathan Lynn, who developed the story with John Landis. Based on the board game Cluedo, the film stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren. Set in 1954, the film follows six strangers who gather at a secluded mansion where a series of murders unfolds, forcing them to determine the identity of the killer among them.
Clue was released on December 13, 1985. The film featured an unusual theatrical presentation, with each screening depicting one of three different endings that reveal a different solution to the plot’s mystery. Clue received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $14.6 million against a $15 million budget. In the years that followed, however, it developed a cult following, and an improved critical reception based on the performances of its ensemble cast.
The film’s reputation later inspired a stage adaptation, Clue: On Stage, anniversary theatrical re-releases, and several attempts to produce a remake.
