"Jolene Did This": 47 Dolly Parton Tweets That'll Make You Smile Through Tears

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Alexa Lisitza

Wed, August 26, 2026 at 8:31 PM UTC

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Earlier this week, country music icon Dolly Parton's death was announced by her family. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support online. Many celebrities shared heartfelt messages, but I want to bring you the laugh-so-you-don't-cry commentary from her fans across the internet:

A person in a sparkling, embellished white outfit gestures with open arms on stage, likely during a performance or event — Ian Gavan / Getty Images

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Tweet expressing admiration for Dolly Parton, comparing her presence to the essential nature of the sun — odelllrry / Viax.com

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Tweet mentioning Dolly Parton with a disrespectful suggestion. Date is August 25, 2026 — stillnotziora / Viax.com

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A tweet where someone's dad is chain-smoking on the porch listening to "Islands in the Stream." — harleydarlings / Viax.com

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A tweet questioning Mamdani's plan to resurrect Dolly, dated August 25, 2026 — yayaasothrwrlld / Viax.com

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Tweet by @maxthomm: "Put Dolly on the 20 dollar bill" dated August 25, 2026 — maxthomm / Viax.com

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Tweet by user "austin" expressing desire for a day of mourning across the country. Date: August 25, 2026 — twink_kj_apa / Viax.com

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Post by user sonyashea3 expressing a profound loss related to culture, music, goodness, and especially for sexy women — sonyashea3 / Viax.com

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Tweet saying they blocked someone for asking "Dolly who?" with a follow-up stating they're serious today — IamEveryDayPpl / Viax.com

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Tweet mentioning Dolly, emphasizing big hair, done nails, and bold style as a tribute, with emphasis on audacity — knightsglow / Viax.com

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Tweet by user @ayroned: "Never even considered Dolly could die" posted on August 25, 2026 — ayroned / Viax.com

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Tweet by Plazzy Wazzy: "i don’t know a single gay person who is ok right now," dated August 25, 2026 — Plasma_NYC / Viax.com

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Tweet mourning "Dolly," described as "everyone's grandma," posted by user "@muzziemulti" on August 25, 2026 — muzziemulti / Viax.com

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Social media post by @asj519 reads, "The grim reaper needs a performance improvement plan..." dated August 25, 2026, 1:11 PM — asj519 / Viax.com

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Social media post by crucifunker, reading: "put on twice the makeup tonight... buy that extra pack of acrylics... sleep in a wig!!! FOR DOLLY" dated August 25, 2026 — ghostmotorfingr / Viax.com

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Tweet from Kacey Musgraves: "The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden." Dated August 25, 2026 — KaceyMusgraves / Viax.com

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Tweet about rewatching episodes of "Hannah Montana" featuring Dolly Parton — retrocvnty / Viax.com

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Tweet expressing admiration for Dolly Parton for picking a lock with acrylic nails in "Hannah Montana," dated August 25, 2026. #RIP — leanwdafanta / Viax.com

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Tweet by user saying everyone should become more literate in honor of Dolly Parton, dated August 25, 2026 — venusleo_ / Viax.com

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Social media post expressing empathy with their grandma's emotional reaction to Elvis' death — libraryslut420 / Viax.com

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Tweet by user about Dolly Parton, followed by several broken heart emojis, timestamped 1:10 PM, August 25, 2026 — TYRISPRINT / Viax.com

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Tweet by Mason Mennenga: "in a world full of MAGA christians, be a dolly parton christian." — masonmennenga / Viax.com

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Tweet by @BALUCIAGA: "oh dolly you [expletive] the city up w this one mama" with a broken heart emoji, dated Aug 25, 2026 — BALUCIAGA / Viax.com

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Tweet from mrs. mothman: "In honor of Dolly we must all kill a man", dated August 25, 2026 — mcflurry_slut / Viax.com

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Social media post by user not j*ss reads: "80 years old... she was just a fucking kid..." — itsnotjess123 / Viax.com

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Tweet by Maria Palmer humorously expressing difficulty in getting out of bed and starting the day. Dated August 25, 2026 — PalmerRadio / Viax.com

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Tweet by user @couldntbepri stating, "it's no good white women left on earth," dated August 25, 2026 — couldntbepri / Viax.com

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Tweet joking about Dolly choosing Tuesday for dying, giving drag queens time to prepare for the weekend — roryrouxlay / Viax.com

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Tweet by Sherry Poppins Curry: "Thankfully, I got the Moderna shot, so dolly will always be a part of me." — SherryPoppinsNY / Viax.com

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Tweet by Shug Savory jokes about Mitch McConnell and Dolly Parton using duct tape and toothpicks reference — TheFifthHoekage / Viax.com

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Tweet by Michelle Thomas: "I will be wearing my boobs out until further notice in Dolly's honor." — TheBaddestMitch / Viax.com

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Tweet by Ryan Rosenblatt: Praises Dolly for her loud, proud actions and words, emphasizing care for people as the essence of her impact. Dated August 25, 2026 — Ryan Rosenblatt / Viax.com

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Tweet by user @dsx234161 about a "dolly parton school walkout," dated August 25, 2026 — dsxf234161 / Viax.com

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Tweet by user: "i was just the world's saddest paul revere to pass the news about dolly to everyone i know." — repusnaketion / Viax.com

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Tweet by Nick Gambill reads, "Honest to God, she deserves to lie in state." — NickBGambill / Viax.com

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Tweet from Kacey Musgraves: "So glad she’s with her Carl Dean. No one talk to me today." Dated August 25, 2026 — KaceyMusgraves / Viax.com

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Tweet mentioning there are many people to address before someone named Dolly — vir9_o / Viax.com

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Tweet by user kathleen stating, "you’ll already be depressed and then dolly parton dies," dated August 25, 2026 — kathleencrave / Viax.com

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Tweet by user marlie: "My mum's taken to blasting Dolly songs and chain smoking; we haven't seen levels of hysteria like this since George Michael." — P4SSENGERSEAT / Viax.com

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Tweet by Mike Drucker expressing admiration for Dolly Parton's representation of America — MikeDrucker / Viax.com

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Tweet asks if Grim Reaper supports MAGA, questioning why wrong people are taken — CatwalkBre / Viax.com

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Veronica Lodge Chart Updates: "I know how you feel England I lost my queen too" — livaldovinos / Viax.com

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A social media post from 2026 humorously suggests not wearing bras, mentioning "tits at half mast." — thenightbethore / Viax.com

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Tweet by "henry the vacuum" at 1:56 PM on Aug 25, 2026, saying "that rat bitch jolene did this." — henry_sux / Viax.com

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Tweet by "dannica" says: "a reminder to live like Dolly Parton: be kind to people, and showcase your large breasts." — dannarebb / Viax.com

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User tweet by @toky0_martian: "I told you the initials were D.T. not D.P. Idiot." — toky0_martian / Viax.com

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Person with tear-streaked face looking distressed, caption humorously describes a phone call with sister — A24 / frankie steins gay uncle / Viax.com

And finally:

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Tweet by PFT Commenter saying, "Fuck it put her on Mount Rushmore," dated August 25, 2026 — PFTCommenter / Viax.com

Rest in peace, Dolly!

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