Dolly Parton fans can look forward to new projects 'for decades' after her death
Dolly Parton fans still have countless projects to look forward to as she left her team with a firm plan.
Dolly Parton was working "until the day she died" with several projects still to be revealed after her death.
The Jolene hitmaker passed away on Tuesday (25.08.26) aged 80, and her longtime manager Danny Nozell has revealed her team have a "project roadmap" from Dolly herself which will keep her legacy alive "for decades to come".
As reported by Deadline, the upcoming projects in the pipeline include an avatar show, a musical documentary, a docuseries, a biopic, a scripted series, and an animated series based on Billy the Kid.
Danny said in a statement: "Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy.
"Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked, for the past several years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come."
Danny promised to "ensure the many dreams she had yet to fulfil are brought to life".
He added: "Many projects were in various stages of development, and we want to be transparent with her fans about this fact.
"If you see unreleased music, products, books, experiences, and campaigns launched through official Dolly Parton channels, you can have confidence in knowing that she placed her personal stamp on it.”
Dolly had a number of active projects when she passed away, including her Tennessean Travel Stops marking National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which starts on September 13.
The following day, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will be available for stays, with the grand opening coming on September 29, when her Life Of Many Colors Museum will also launch.
Dolly Dolls will launch online on September 15, followed by her Cup of Ambition Coffee on September 29, with a retail launch next spring.
Finally, Dolly on the Holly is coming this festive season.
Dolly's death was confirmed in a video from her nephew Bryan Seaver, which he shared on her Instagram and X account.
He said: “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next.
“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.
“As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.
“It is an honour, an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.”
Dolly's rep later revealed the singer died after "bravely facing a brief battle with cancer".
