Country music legend and businesswoman Dolly Parton left behind a long list of projects that are expected to continue following her death.

Parton died peacefully in a Nashville hospital on 25 August after a brief battle with cancer. She had been admitted four days earlier with kidney and autoimmune problems.

Despite her declining health, Parton continued working until the day she died. Her longtime manager, Danny Nozell, said she had worked with a handpicked team for several years to create a roadmap for projects that could continue for decades.

Among the projects still in development are a biopic, a documentary series, an animated series, a museum, an avatar performance project, a coffee brand and a range of dog treats.

Parton’s upcoming ventures also include Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops, Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, Dolly Dolls, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee and Dolly’s Dog Treats.

Her other planned projects include a scripted series, Dolly on the Holly and a range of bedding and home décor.

Shortly before her death, Parton told People magazine that she was exploring new ways of performing, including avatar shows. She said her team was in the early stages of working with companies that develop avatar performances.

Her Broadway musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, is also scheduled to open in December.

Parton’s business success extended far beyond her music career. She built a major entertainment and business empire while also becoming known for philanthropy, including her Imagination Library programme, which provides books to children.

Her longtime manager said fans could have confidence in future releases through official Dolly Parton channels, including unreleased music, books, products and experiences, because Parton had personally approved the work.

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Parton also left behind a secret song stored in a vault at her Dollywood theme park. She had previously said it was not supposed to be opened until 2045, when she would have turned 100.

Tributes have continued to pour in following her death. Singer Harry Styles paid tribute to Parton during a performance at Madison Square Garden, describing her as an inspiration to his career and performing her song I Will Always Love You.

Flags across the United States were also flown at half-mast in her honour, while a private funeral service is expected to take place in Nashville.

(BBC News)