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Wikipedia Vandalism Restored After Dolly Parton Page Attacks

8/27/2026

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Dolly Parton’s death at age 80 was announced on Instagram by nephew Brian Seaver.
Within an hour, her Wikipedia page was vandalized with a swastika flag, “Jew lover” label, and praise for Adam Lanza.
Wikipedia editors quickly restored the page and concealed seven revisions for serious biographical violations.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags at the White House and federal sites to half-staff through sunset on Sept. 1.

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Dolly Parton’s death at age 80 was announced on Instagram by nephew Brian Seaver.
Within an hour, her Wikipedia page was vandalized with a swastika flag, “Jew lover” label, and praise for Adam Lanza.
Wikipedia editors quickly restored the page and concealed seven revisions for serious biographical violations.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags at the White House and federal sites to half-staff through sunset on Sept. 1.