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Dolly Parton smiling after a performance at the W Hotel in Westwood, California. — UK RIGHTS* Singer/songwriter Dolly Parton, Tennessee's new Ambassador for Film and Music, after a performance at the W Hotel in Westwood, California. Dolly's role is to promote the use of Tennessee in both mediums. USA 15/10/02.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 15 Oct 2002Published 25 Aug 2026

Dolly Parton, the country star who made generosity part of her legend, dies at 80

From the Smoky Mountains to stages around the world, Dolly Parton turned an unmistakable voice, a gift for storytelling and a radical instinct for kindness into one of the most enduring careers in popular culture.

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Rachel Weisz at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010 — Rachel Weisz attends the Whistleblower premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 13 September 2010.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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On This Day 2010: Stars at the Toronto Film Festival

Photographed 13 Sept 2010

Toronto, Canada

Six photographs revisit Rachel Weisz, Darren Aronofsky, Natalie Portman and Megan Fox at the Toronto International Film Festival on 13 September 2010.

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Rachel Weisz at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010 — Rachel Weisz attends the Whistleblower premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 13 September 2010.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 13 Sept 2010Published 13 Sept 2026

Toronto International Film Festival, 2010

Rachel Weisz, Darren Aronofsky, Natalie Portman and Megan Fox attend film premieres in Toronto on 13 September 2010.

Jane Krakowski at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 1999 — Jane Krakowski attends the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on 12 September 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 12 Sept 1999Published 12 Sept 2026

On This Day 1999: Stars Arrive for the Emmy Awards

Six photographs revisit the red-carpet arrivals at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on 12 September 1999.

Jane Krakowski at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 1999 — Jane Krakowski attends the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on 12 September 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 12 Sept 1999Published 12 Sept 2026

Emmy Awards arrivals in Los Angeles, 1999

Jane Krakowski, Kristin Davis, Helen Hunt, Jane Leeves, Kim Delaney and Sela Ward arrive at the 1999 Emmy Awards.

Two people carrying flowers at the September 11 anniversary ceremony in New York in 2009 — Family members carry flowers at the September 11 anniversary ceremony in New York on 11 September 2009.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 11 Sept 2009Published 11 Sept 2026

On This Day 2009: Families Gather at Ground Zero

Two people carrying flowers at the September 11 anniversary ceremony in New York in 2009 — Family members carry flowers at the September 11 anniversary ceremony in New York on 11 September 2009.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 11 Sept 2009Published 11 Sept 2026

September 11 remembrance at Ground Zero, 2009

Jodie Foster holding her award at the 1999 American Cinematheque tribute — Jodie Foster holds her award at the American Cinematheque tribute in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

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Photographed 10 Sept 1999Published 10 Sept 2026

On This Day 1999: Jodie Foster Honoured in Los Angeles

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Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. — Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.License via Big Pictures Archive

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Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd standing together at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City — Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on 6 September 2001.License via Big Pictures Archive

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Ricky Martin leaving the Peninsula Hotel for the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards — Ricky Martin leaves the Peninsula Hotel for the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on 9 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

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Jodie Foster's American Cinematheque tribute, 1999

Photographed 10 Sept 1999

Jodie Foster and guests at the American Cinematheque tribute in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.

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Anthony Hopkins speaking to press at the 1999 Jodie Foster tribute — Anthony Hopkins speaks to press at the American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

Bai Ling at the 1999 American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster — Bai Ling attends the American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and David Hyde Pierce at the 1999 tribute — Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and David Hyde Pierce at the American Cinematheque tribute in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

Anthony Hopkins at the 1999 American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster — Anthony Hopkins attends the American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

Laura Dern at the 1999 American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster — Laura Dern attends the American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

Wide view of the 1999 American Cinematheque tribute room for Jodie Foster — A wide view of the American Cinematheque tribute to Jodie Foster in Los Angeles on 10 September 1999.License via Big Pictures Archive

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