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Remembering Dolly and Gloria, childfree icons
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Parton, a benefactor to children, died at 80, while Steinem, a writer and activist, died at 92. They took different paths in their personal and professional lives, with Parton growing up as one of 12 siblings and temporarily caring for some of her younger siblings.
Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem, two notable figures who chose not to have children, have passed away. Parton, a benefactor to children, died at 80, while Steinem, a writer and activist, died at 92. Both women were influenced by their mothers' illnesses and need for caretaking. They took different paths in their personal and professional lives, with Parton growing up as one of 12 siblings and temporarily caring for some of her younger siblings.
Further details about their lives and choices are available from the source. The news of their passing was noted by those who admire them, including a poster on a Reddit board devoted to being childfree, who referred to Parton as "our goddess".
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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