Jeff Bezos is giving Dolly Parton $100 million to donate

Dolly Parton has been named the latest recipient of Jeff Bezos' Courage and Civility award.

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Jeff said that Parton "gives with her heart" and praised her work on children's literacy.

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On Saturday, Bezos tweeted a video clip from the awards ceremony.

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Lauren Sanchez, Bezos' partner, said in the clip that the award "recognizes leaders who aim high, find solutions, and who always do it with civility."

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Bezos called the country singer someone who "embodies these ideals" and "gives from the heart."

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According to Forbes Magazine, Bezos has a net worth of $171 billion, second only to Elon Musk.

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Parton has donated $1 million to coronavirus vaccine research in the past and has been an active philanthropist since 1995.

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