Dolly (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026)

August 25, 2026

Stars sparkling over
the pink empire state building
are plus-one, tonight.

#seventeenintwentysix
#dolly
#thislittlelightofmine

My little 17 syllables can’t do justice to this treasure we have lost. Here are some quotes (not even a drop in the bucket) that particularly touched me, in reaction to today’s news:

“The world has lost its most persistent light.”  ~ Susie

“A national treasure. One of my favorite things about her was that she wasn’t a billionaire because she gave so much for others”  ~ Amanda

“Literally my office stopped and we all cried.” ~ Mersadise

“So she’s not gonna write any more books?”  ~ little Charlie, when he heard of Dolly’s passing
“No, but I’m sure she set it up so kids can keep getting books each month.” ~ Charlie’s mom, Sally

“The earth’s axis just tipped.”  ~ Brenda

“You will be lovingly remembered for generations.”  ~ Jim

“Somehow, I thought she would always be with us.”  ~ Letitia

“Thank you for shining your glittering light of goodness onto me and the whole world!” ~ Libby

“We will always love you.” ~ likely millions