08/27/2026
This week, we painfully say goodbye to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry—two icons who, in very different ways, helped generations of LGBTQ+ people feel seen, celebrated, and a little more free to be themselves.
Dolly was a steadfast ally who spoke openly about acceptance, supported LGBTQ+ rights, and welcomed q***r fans with the warmth and generosity that defined her life. Tim Curry’s unforgettable Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show challenged ideas about gender, sexuality, and conformity, and became a defining piece of q***r culture.
Their work reminds us that joy can be radical, authenticity matters, and there is power in creating spaces where people can be exactly who they are. To Tim and Dolly, thank you for everything. ❤️