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Dolly Parton's Legacy Touches UK Hearts
26 Aug
Summary
- Dolly Parton's passing was announced on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer.
- Former MP Andrew Percy championed Parton's Imagination Libraries in the UK.
- Percy fondly recalled meeting the singer, describing her as 'lovely' and 'sweet'.
The beloved country music icon, Dolly Parton, has been remembered with heartfelt tributes following the announcement of her death on Tuesday. Her team confirmed she had been engaged in a brief battle with cancer. Parton's influence extended to the United Kingdom, significantly impacting areas like Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. A notable testament to her philanthropic spirit is the Imagination Libraries program, a literacy initiative she launched in Britain in 2007. This scheme found a strong advocate in Andrew Percy, a former MP for Brigg and Goole. Percy was instrumental in establishing Imagination Libraries in North Lincolnshire and Goole. He shared a touching personal memory of meeting Parton in Leeds, describing her as a genuinely 'lovely' and 'sweet' individual who perfectly mirrored the beloved persona fans knew and cherished.
