The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media on Tuesday. The singer sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and wrote over 3,000 songs in a career that spanned six decades. The BBC spoke to fans in Los Angeles, California and Washington DC about the music icon's impact.
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