RIP To Two Legends

Hey, everyone! I’m back to blogging. Unfortunately, while I was gone, we said goodbye to two legends- Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Generally, I try to distance myself from celebrities as I don’t think parasocial relationships with people you don’t actually know are healthy. However, I was a really big fan of both Dolly Parton and Tim Curry and their passing hit hard. Especially as they were unexpected.

For those of you that are new here, when I was in university I took a lot of different elective courses and one of them was about the history of country music. I ended up doing an assignment about Dolly Parton for that course. I was already a fan of her music but learnt much more about her during that course. Everything she went through when she was younger, going from nothing to being one of the biggest country music stars in the world, giving back so much to those less fortunate than her. She was an incredible human being.

Her most popular songs are still very popular however I want to share the song I did my assignment on that has since become my favourite song by her.

 As for Tim Curry, there are so many fantastic roles he’s done that we’ll remember him by. But my favourite movie that he stared in is Clue. Check out this post by Luisa from Words And Music And Stories where she shares some of Tim Curry’s most iconic roles:

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80 responses to “RIP To Two Legends”

  1. It’s all very sad, Pooja, welcome back!

    1. Thanks! Definitely two very sad losses.

  2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    It’s always hard saying goodbye to people whose work touched our lives, even when we never knew them personally. Dolly, Hayden and Tim certainly left behind incredible legacies.

    1. Yes, they will be remembered by the amazing work they left behind.

  3. Both deaths are so very sad. Dolly did so much good with her money unlike so many others who do nothing. They will both be missed.

    1. True, she was such an incredible and generous person. There are a lot of people out there that have more than they need and would still never give away as much as she did.

  4. I would often hear Dolly Parton songs playing on the radio when I was growing up.
    She’ll definitely be missed.

    1. She definitely will be. She was so talented.

  5. 🙏🌹

    Aum Shanti

  6. Honoring legends

    1. Two incredible legends.

  7. Welcome back. I’ve been gone for a few days myself. You wrote beautiful tributes to both Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. The Dolly Parton song posted is beautiful.

    1. Welcome back as well. Thanks, I wanted to share the song since not many people know it but I think it’s one of her best ones.

  8. SMiLes Dear Pooja Welcome Back to Blogging
    After Your Break Indeed the Loss of
    Two Legends that Many Folks

    Won’t Forget

    And Still Be Introduced to
    By all the Art They Left Behind..:)

    1. Thanks so much. Yes, they will always be remembered for their incredible talents.

  9. Hi…
    Welcome back.
    I think we all have some form of gratitude towards the singers and musicians. Without music this world would have very different.

    1. So true, they bring a lot of joy into our life.

  10. Welcome back, Pooja.

    1. Thank you so much.

      1. You’re most welcome.

    1. Thanks so much.

  11. I look on Dolly’s death as a sign that true love never wavers. So many couples who have strong partnerships die within 12 months of each other ❤️

    1. I think that’s very true, they had been together all these decades and were ready to reunite. ❤️

  12. Good to have you back! If only all the wealthy were as good-hearted as Dolly!

    1. Thank you! So true, she was so generous- which is more than I can say for most wealthy people!

  13. Welcome back to blogging, Pooja. Dolly Parton was an extraordinary woman, very talented, very perceptive and very strong. I didn’t know the song you highlighted, but listening to it just now I can see that it exemplifies Dolly at her very best.

    1. Thank you so much. Yes, she certainly was. This song quickly became my favourite by her, she was as good of a writer/lyricist as she was a singer.

  14. While I knew who Parton was, I was not into country music so only heard her music “by accident” as it were.
    Curry on the other hand, man, he was in a lot of movie. I really enjoyed him in Muppet Treasure Island 😀 and his reading of A Christmas Carol was pretty good too.

    Good to see you back. I hope the break was long enough 🙂

    1. You may know some of the songs she’s written though, she was a really talented writer and wrote songs for musicians in multiple genres other than country.

      Yeah, Tim Curry was in lots of stuff and was a phenomenal actor.

      Thanks, haha yes I’m ready to get back into blogging now 😀

  15. Welcome back, Pooja! 💞 Very sad day of 2 big losses.

    1. Thank you! ☺️
      Yes, two very sad losses.

  16. Welcome back, Pooja! 🤍

    Their passing was so sudden. Such a shock!

    1. Thank you!

      Yes, they were both so sudden.

  17. Clue is my favorite as well. I have no Dolly favorite, they’re all good. 🤣😎🙃

    1. Clue is so good, I’ll be rewatching it this week. Truly, all her songs are fantastic. 🙌🏽

  18. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Welcome back! It is sad to lose two legends so close together.

    1. Thanks! So sad especially because they were so sudden.

  19. What a touching way to return to blogging.
    The passing of both Dolly Parton and Tim Curry is a huge loss; they were truly unique legends who left an incredible mark. I
    Best of luck with your first novel,

    1. Thanks so much. Yes, both were such incredibly sad losses. They were both incredibly talented and also good people.

      1. Absolutely true.
        Two beautiful souls and real legends who left an indelible mark on all of us.
        Thank you for your kind reply!

  20. I was saddened that we lost Dolly. She was such a beautiful soul. Rest in peace Dolly and Tim.

    1. She was so generous and kind, that’s rare for someone as talented, famous, and wealthy as she was. RIP 🙏

      1. What I loved about Dolly, she was her own person.💗

  21. Welcome back sweetheart — missed you 😸😁💌

    I love your post remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. I don’t generally keep up with the county music scene or the movie scene in general as much I am into gaming, anime and so on, but I am well familiar with Dolly Parton because my mom used to play her music alot 🤣🤣🤣

    I don’t keep up with actors much but Home alone and Scary Movie two are movie museum classics and I am sure that Tim Curry was exceptional all-around. Great to see your remarks about these two, and rest in peace to both of them 🙏😇🙏

    Great hearing from you again Pooja 👍😆

    1. Thank you so much ☺️

      Totally understand, I’m sure a lot of people that don’t know Dolly that well are still familiar with her music to an extent. She’s such a legend!

      Ooh yes, I forgot about Scary Movie 2, he was so funny in that.


      1. Totally understand, I’m sure a lot of people that don’t know Dolly that well are still familiar with her music to an extent. She’s such a legend!
        You are welcome P.J 🥰💌


        I agree totally agree lol, and her legacy is a truly unforgettable and and sensational one 👍👍


        Ooh yes, I forgot about Scary Movie 2, he was so funny in that.


        Yes — one of a kind 🤣😂. And that whole movies was timeless ✊😹Have a great day my darling 💟🤗🫡

        1. Opoops, the formatting got messed up but I hope it doesn’t confuse you 🤭🤭

          1. Don’t worry it looks fine on my end 😀

            1. Awesome — roger that 👍😄

              “You are welcome P.J 🥰💌”; was supposed to be at the very top of the post but I accidentally placed it in the quote and it looked like I replied to what you said with that, so I was thinking it could be confusing hahaa, but I am glad it wasn’t — I was just in perfectionist mode at the time 😅🤭

              Have a great day P.J 🥰🙏🫶

              1. Haha totally understand, have a great day too 😀

                1. That’s great P.J, and thanks 🤣😂🌹

        2. Both have legacies that will live on! Have a great day too ☺️💗

          1. Absolutely 🙌🥰, and thanks, I appreciate your kindness 🌹🌹

  22. I’m so sad over the loss of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. It hurts. Not only were they talented, but they were genuinely good people, too.

    1. I think that’s why it hit so hard, they were both genuinely good people.

  23. That’s so awesome you studied Dolly Parton at uni! She’s a great storyteller singer I think!!

    1. Yeah, I studied country music for a year. It was great and I learnt so much more about Dolly!

  24. Welcome back, Pooja. I took some time too this summer. I think that is way cool that you took a history of country music course and studied Dolly Parton. What a small world, and she would be an excellent choice since, even then, she had done so many things musically and philanthropically. I’ve been to Dollywood, haha. It was fun. Love your song choice – I’m not familiar with it! ☺️

    1. Thanks so much. Yeah, the country music course was easily one of my favourites. I wanted to share this song since it’s not particularly popular but is so beautiful. So lucky, I would love to go to Dollywood some day!

      1. It exudes her charm. Truly. 😊 I hope a dream visit comes true some day!

        1. I hope so too!

  25. Dolly was not one of those usual opiniated celebrities. She was authentic and could relate to anyone no matter their social status.

    1. Yes, she was really authentic and remembered her roots.

  26. Welcome back, Pooja. I missed you. But I hope you are fully recharged.
    I loved Dolly..who didn’t? But my introduction to Tim Curry was his role as the clown, Pennywise. Talk about traumatic. Old enough to not be afraid of clowns, but Tim really messed with my head in that role.

    1. Thanks so much. Missed you and all my other friends here too. Yes, I’m doing much better now.
      I actually had no idea he played Pennywise, so interesting!

      1. Loved him since that encounter. He was so versatile.

  27. You would like the book she wrote, Songteller, I think. It’s so interesting that you have this connection to her.

    1. I will definitely check it out, thanks for the recommendation!

      1. Of course!

  28. Both were such a loss for sure, Pooja! We are in a huge time of loss and its so hard to close chapters of amazing role models. xx

    1. And now Gloria Steinem is gone too, it’s been a rough few weeks 😢

      1. Totally so sad 😭

  29. I agree with you Puj, these two celebrities were really good at what they did. They were also good and kind people. Dolly also played a great part in the movie, Steel Magnolias. And I love everything that Tim Curry stared in. He was the one who brought Pennywise to life. You know me and my spooky stuff.

    1. Absolutely, they were both so talented and great people. I haven’t seen IT so I had no idea he played Pennywise but that makes me want to check it out. Haha yes, spooky is the best though as you know I love it too.

  30. We certainly did lose two legends, Pooja. Hopefully, many will use Dolly as a role model for generosity, kindness, and gentility.

    1. Yes, both were wonderful people and Dolly was indeed incredibly kind and generous.

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