Within hours of confirmation that musical legend Dolly Parton had left for her heavenly abode at age 80, fans worldwide flooded her official Dollywood website. The beloved singer had founded the famous amusement park in Tennessee in 1986, turning a small tourist attraction into a fan-favourite spot for many Parton fans. Soon after, the website was flooded with traffic, causing it to malfunction.
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood website goes down hours after her passing
Error messages flooded the official Dollywood website after news of her passing circulated online. Many fans who wished to visit the amusement park’s website were met with a message that read, “We apologise. We are currently experiencing abnormally high volume. We appreciate your patience and hope to be back online shortly.”People shared screenshots of the error message online on their social media accounts and remembered the country singer. One person on X wrote, “Of course her website would crash like this…going to miss this legend,” while another shared, “Dollywood website crashes today after family announces the passing of Dolly Parton.” She was loved by people all around the world!”At the time of writing, the website is up and running again and currently shares a tribute message for Dolly Parton after her passing.
Country legend Dolly Parton passes away at 80
Dolly Parton, who was best known for her timeless classics like ‘Jolene,’ ‘I Will Always Love You,’ and ‘A Coat of Many Colours,’ has passed away at the age of 80. The news was confirmed in a recent social media post shared on her account by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver. He shared the news that the icon had recently left for her heavenly abode and thanked fans for all of the love and support that she had received over the years.The post announcing her news read, “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.”It was recently confirmed that the beloved singer had been diagnosed with cancer and had been battling the disease for some time.
