Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m (£84.8m) prize by Jeff Bezos.
The multi-billionaire founder of Amazon announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez.
Ms Sanchez described Parton as “a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love and compassion in every aspect of her work”.
The Bezos Courage & Civility Award recognises leaders who “pursue solutions with courage and civility”.
“We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award,” Ms Sanchez said.
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