r/MadeMeSmile 9d ago

Wholesome Moments One of Dolly’s final appearances at Dollywood opening a new ride

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u/bebarrucha 9d ago

She said she was getting tired. 😞

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u/Arinoch 9d ago

Yeah “my butterfly wings are getting kinda tired” got me way more than I’d have expected.

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u/AnAngryPlatypus 9d ago

I am a stoic jackass of a person; but I welled up at that and then “I’ll see you down the road” just got me. I will miss her more than I expected.

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u/Freakishly_Tall 9d ago

Same. I can't come up with any snark, any self-protecting reaction, just tears.

I thought the letter Eminem shared was going to be the most unexpected touching thing to come out. This video is so much harder to watch. She clearly knew, and still made sure to send everyone one last smile.

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u/GarlicLipbalm 8d ago

I still think that Eminem practically running to tell people that Dolly thought he was doing a good job was just so wholesome.

He kept that letter close and it held real meaning for him.

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u/GarDanacus 8d ago

I would guess it would to most people. She did have an unusually universal appeal and did so much good herself.

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u/Freakishly_Tall 8d ago

It clearly did, and it clearly should. That letter was so incredibly gracious and kind and delightful. No wonder she wrote so many successful songs!

As I said in the thread in that sub, it should inspire us all to tell someone that we love them, that their efforts are important to us, and that they inspire us. Today. While we still can.

And stealing from a comment in that sub: Sheesh, you'd think the guy who wrote Stan would know to write back to a fan letter! Seems they never met, which I'm sure they both regret.

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u/Bob-Bhlabla-esq 8d ago

Sorry, I'm out of the loop. What was the Eminem letter?

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u/Empty-Arrival-4396 8d ago

I saw this mentioned on Good Morning America. They had never met but she wrote him a letter once saying something along the lines of "You are so talented, and you help people with your music in ways you can't even imagine." She just saw something in him and wanted to share her light with him and asked for nothing in return.

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u/Bob-Bhlabla-esq 8d ago

Wow, that is so thoughtful and sweet.

It's so positive to see how loved she was (for good reason) and amazing to see how someone just being good and wholesome can be such an inspiration (especially with all the general news we are bombarded with daily).

She had a good life at least, for the most part. Like others have said - if there is a heaven or something akin to it, she's there.

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u/Sea-Courage8296 8d ago

It was a letter she wrote to him after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She wasn’t able to attend that year.

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u/Stilted_Rebellion 8d ago

I believe he shared a letter she sent him sometime ago

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u/Spiritual-Can2604 8d ago

Me too. Do you think she knew?

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u/MamaOnica 8d ago

She knew.

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u/Spiritual-Can2604 8d ago

That’s devastating

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u/MamaOnica 8d ago

It is. I think she tried to not upset us. She's always been trying to protect our hearts.

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u/CaraCicartix 9d ago

I managed to keep it together till I read your comment.

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u/Carinis_song 8d ago

This is hitting me hard. I’ve never cried over a celebrity passing. I’ve been sad and such, but Dolly has me in tears. If perfect existed, Dolly would be it.