I must be missing some context : why is this news considered worthy of HN ? Is there an inside joke with dolly parton and tech ?

(The loss is sad, don't get me wrong, but it's the second submission I see..)

vessenes 8 hours ago | parent | next [-]

She was a founder, influential and one of the most liked people in the world. Seems fine to me.

Ok, I learned something.

I mean, her name ringed a bell, but it does not seem like her popularity crossed the Atlantic (not as much as other artist, I mean.)

Again, I have nothing against her, but I was surprised.

	▲	mcphage 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		She’s one of the few people in the US who was loved across the political spectrum.

Sabinus 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

For some weird reason HN really likes to talk about US celebrities after they die. Hulk Hogan got a big discussion thread too.

Also idk why your polite question has been downvoted.

willaaam 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I guess it's not only AI that hints at the end of working 9 to 5...