Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered to half-mast

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered that US flags be flown at half-staff in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

The family of the country music icon, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist announced her death on Tuesday in a video statement on social media.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump said her passing was a true loss for millions of people.

“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, ever, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people.

“There has never been anyone like her, and never will. In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one-week period beginning tonight at 6:00 pm. Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you,” Trump wrote.

DAILY POST reports that Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” with more than 100 million records sold worldwide and more than 1 billion online streams.

Her career was forever influenced by her upbringing as one of 12 children born into what she called a “dirt poor” Tennessee family.