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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough

Artist completes Dolly Parton mural in Tampa Heights shortly before icon's death

Artist Cam Parker finished a mural of Dolly Parton on the side of a Tampa Heights business two weeks before the singer's death at age 80. The artwork, located on North Franklin Street, was created as a personal tribute to the icon's influence on the artist's life.

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Why It Matters

The mural serves as a local landmark and public tribute in Tampa Heights following the death of a globally recognized music icon.

Key Facts

  • Dolly Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
  • Artist Cam Parker completed a mural of Dolly Parton on the side of Robertson Billiard Supplies in Tampa Heights.
  • The mural was finished approximately two weeks before Parton's death.
  • The project took eight days to complete.
  • Parton's representatives contacted the artist before her death to express her appreciation for the mural.

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