Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on August 25, 2026. Her death follows reports that she had faced health challenges over the past year. Born in Tennessee in 1946, Parton built a remarkable six-decade career as a singer, songwriter and actress. She was known for enduring songs including “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You.” Beyond music, she starred in films, developed the Dollywood theme park and supported literacy and humanitarian causes through her Imagination Library and other charitable work. Her death marks the passing of a global entertainment figure whose influence reached far beyond country music.
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