Dolly Parton, known for her timeless hits, sparkling personality, razor-sharp wit and iconic image, was also a deeply committed philanthropist.
In fact, she donated so much of her money in her lifetime that some estimate she would have become a billionaire without her charitable giving.
The Grammy winner, after all, held the rights to wildly successful songs, a theme park and book titles under her illustrious name.
“I try to leave my heart open, and my ears and my eyes,” she told Consequence of Sound in 2023.
Her donations across the decades amount to countless millions. Since her death,...
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