I Put Dolly on the Cover Twice. Here's What She Taught me About Life.

Dolly Parton died yesterday in Nashville at 80, and her family put it better than any of us could. "A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see," their statement read, "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." She had told fans just days earlier that she was "still healin', still workin'," which, if you knew anything about her at all, was exactly the note you'd expect her to go out on.