philanthropist
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According to Nozell, the singer — who rose from humble beginnings in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains into an internationally beloved rhinestones-studded star, evocative storyteller and thoughtful philanthropist — would not have wanted a traditional memorial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
This strange coincidence has nothing to do with Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist who died Tuesday morning at the age of 80.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
The hugely successful and popular singer-songwriter and philanthropist took shrewd decisions throughout her career, which made her millions.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The family did not give a cause of death, but the singer-songwriter -- also an actress, philanthropist and powerful businesswoman -- had spoken about her recent ill health.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
If all of you refrain from pressing the button, you’ll each receive $10,000 from the philanthropist.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
Parton was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2022, which honoured her as "one of the entertainment world's most generous philanthropists".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
In retirement, "Boss Zhu" published a number of books of speeches on economic reform, and was listed as one of the country's top philanthropists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
This tactic is creating a new loser in the consolidation of higher education: thousands of philanthropists who have donated billions of dollars to colleges and universities across generations, reports Douglas Belkin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
His plan would leave that role to corporations and private philanthropists instead.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
He was also among a handful of philanthropists who helped to fund the education of the nation’s Colored citizens.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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