America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton

Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 in August 25, prompting a rare and unified wave of national mourning across the United States.

As the news of Parton's death spread, hundreds gathered in Sevierville to pay tribute. Mourning fans laid flowers at a statue in the town which depicts Parton strumming an acoustic guitar. President Donald Trump ordered American flags at federal buildings to fly at half-staff for one week, calling her death a "true loss for millions of people" and stating there will never be anyone like her.