Dolly Parton Dies at 80; Vogue Revisits 1994 Profile
Dolly Parton, the beloved singer-songwriter, author, actor, and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her family. In a retrospective piece by Vogue, they highlighted a 1994 profile by Charles Gandee, showcasing Parton at 48 in her Beverly Hills home. She spoke about her distinctive appearance, her cosmetics line, and her career, revealing that her fashion was influenced by the "town tramp" from her youth in Sevier County, Tennessee. Parton shared insights into her 30-minute makeup routine and her partnership with Revlon for the "Dolly Parton's Beauty Confidence" line. She reminisced about her marriage to Carl Dean, her friendship with Sandy Gallin, and her transition to Hollywood, including the film "9 to 5." Future endeavors included a Trio album and her autobiography. Parton’s enduring legacy encompasses her music, Dollywood, and the Imagination Library.
Key facts
- Dolly Parton died at age 80, according to a family statement.
- Vogue revisited a 1994 profile of Parton by Charles Gandee, originally published in the January 1994 issue.
- Parton lived in a Beverly Hills bungalow decorated in pink-and-green floral fabric with macaws.
- She described her measurements as 40-20-36 and attributed her figure to genetics.
- Parton patterned her look after the 'town tramp' from her childhood in Sevier County, Tennessee.
- She launched 'Dolly Parton's Beauty Confidence' cosmetics line with Revlon, debuting via infomercial that month.
- Parton married Carl Dean in 1966; they met at a Laundromat called the Wishy Washy in 1964.
- Her 1987 ABC variety show 'Dolly' was canceled after one season; she said it was 'because it sucked.'
- Parton starred in '9 to 5' (1980) with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
- Her album 'Honky Tonk Angels' with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette was released November 2, shipping 250,000 copies in its first week.
- Her autobiography 'My Life and Other Unfinished Business' was due from Harper-Collins.
Entities
Artists
- Dolly Parton
- Charles Gandee
- Linda Ronstadt
- Emmylou Harris
- Loretta Lynn
- Tammy Wynette
- Jane Fonda
- Lily Tomlin
- k.d. lang
- Madonna
- Mae West
- Marilyn Monroe
- RuPaul
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Sylvester Stallone
- Liz Taylor
- Princess Diana
- Whitney Houston
- Calvin Klein
- Kelly Klein
- Barry Diller
- Diane von Furstenberg
- David Geffen
- Fran Lebowitz
- Sandy Gallin
- Carl Dean
- Ron Perelman
- Cher
- Victoria Principal
- Hattie McDaniel
- Vivien Leigh
Institutions
- Vogue
- Revlon
- ABC
- Grand Ole Opry
- Dollywood
- Harper-Collins
- Sandollar
- QVC
- Home Shopping Network
Locations
- Beverly Hills
- Los Angeles
- Sevier County
- Tennessee
- Nashville
- Hollywood
- Malibu
- East Hampton
- United States