Andy Warhol Museum mourns Dolly Parton, subject of 1985 Warhol portrait

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh has expressed its sadness over the passing of Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist and businesswoman who was the subject of an Andy Warhol portrait made in 1985.

In a message published on August 25, 2026, the museum described Parton as Warhol’s friend and paid tribute to her career and public life. The announcement did not provide further details about her death or funeral arrangements.

The museum’s post featured Warhol’s ‘Dolly Parton’, dated 1985. The image was accompanied by a copyright notice for The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

Parton’s portrait belongs to a period in which Warhol continued his longstanding engagement with celebrity imagery and portraiture. The museum’s announcement, however, focused on remembrance rather than on a new exhibition, acquisition or programme connected with the work.

The Andy Warhol Museum is based in Pittsburgh and is dedicated to the legacy of the American artist. No exhibition dates, display information or additional details about ‘Dolly Parton’ were included in the museum’s announcement.