Dolly Parton turned down major accolade three times: ‘Not sure I deserve it’

Dolly Parton is said to have refused to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom for a third time.

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, award-winning former actor Michael J Fox, who is living with Parkinson’s disease, singer Bono, fashion guru Ralph Lauren and conservationist Jane Goodall were among those to be presented with medals by president Joe Biden on 4 January.

But Parton was not at the presentation, with fact-checking site Snopes, claiming on X/Twitter: “Today, I learned that Dolly Parton has been offered the presidential medal three times and has declined each time.”

Donald Trump reportedly offered to award Parton the medal twice, while Joe Biden is also believed to have tried.

Dolly Parton is said to have turned down a medal three times. (Getty)

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