This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it

NPR News Friday 28 August 2026, 09:01 UTC By Holly J. Morris 1 min read

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This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves itThe singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance. From left: Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, the Duchess of Sussex. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle; Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Cameron Spencer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle; Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Dolly Parton died this week at 80. So did Tim Curry, who's arguably as iconic to fans of a certain movie, also at 80. They say celebrity deaths come in threes … NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR.

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