Dolly Parton's social media page shares hopeful message over a week after her death
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dolly Parton may have begun her journey to her heavenly abode, but she left behind plans that are still making her fans fall for her even more.
The legendary singer, who passed away two weeks ago on August 25, had her Instagram page share a little message from beyond on Sunday morning, September 6. The uplifting yet bittersweet message on Instagram made her fans even more emotional. The post was related to the lyrics of her 1977 track, 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning.'
Dolly Parton's social media page shares emotional message after her death
On both her Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, accounts, the post was shared against a baby-pink background with the following message: “I can see the light of a clear blue morning... everything's gonna be alright, it's gonna be okay,” read the lyrics, with Parton's first name signed underneath alongside a butterfly symbol.
Fans were quick to react to the post, with many mourning Dolly and sharing emotional tributes in the comments. However, it is not clear who is currently running Parton's social media accounts following her death. Still, the message shared on her accounts came as a comforting note to fans who are still grieving her loss.
For those unaware, several months before Parton's death, the legendary singer re-recorded her hit 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning.' The singer-songwriter was joined by Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, and Queen Latifah for the recording as part of her 80th birthday celebration, as per People.
The track was released on January 16, with all proceeds donated to benefit pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.
In an interview with People, Parton shared, “I wrote 'Light Of a Clear Blue Morning' during a season when I was searching for hope, and 50 years later that message still feels just as true.”
She added, “As I celebrate my 80th birthday, this new version is my way of using what I've been blessed with to shine a little light forward, especially by sharing it with some truly incredible women.”
Dolly Parton's death at 80
On August 25, Parton took her last breath. The 'Jolene' singer had been battling cancer and was even admitted to the hospital. Before the revelation about her health, she had canceled her Dollywood opening appearance but did share a virtual message explaining that she would not be there.
Later, it was reported that she was expected to attend, but that never happened. Her death came as a shock to the Hollywood fraternity. Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Sandra Bullock, and several other celebrities shared their feelings and paid tribute to the legendary singer.