08/26/2026
She will be truly missed.
This isn’t our usual content, but today’s loss feels deeply personal to several members of our Total Life family.
Dolly Parton was so much more than an extraordinary entertainer. She was a trailblazer for women, a gifted storyteller, a compassionate philanthropist, and a beautiful example of what it means to remain humble while using your success to lift others.
Through her generosity, advocacy, and lifelong commitment to children’s literacy, she opened doors, inspired confidence, and placed millions of books—and countless possibilities—into the hands of children around the world.
Dolly showed generations of women that they could be strong and soft, ambitious and kind, confident and compassionate—all at the same time. She never forgot where she came from, and she used her influence to make life brighter for others.
Her warmth, humor, faith, authenticity, and unmistakable light will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, her loved ones, and the millions of people whose lives she touched.
Thank you, Dolly, for the music, the laughter, the books, and the example you gave us. Your legacy will continue to live on for generations. 🤍