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Jeff Bezos Remembers Dolly Parton, $100M Award Recipient

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has offered condolences following the death of music icon Dolly Parton, remembering her as a recipient of his $100 million "Courage and Civility" award. Parton, who passed away at 80, was recognized in 2022 for her extensive philanthropic work, including her Imagination Library which has distributed over 200 million books. Bezos praised her for "leading with love" through her music and generosity.