Country Music Legend & Humanitarian Dolly Parton Dies at 80
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The world of country music, philanthropy, and humanitarianism has lost a legend in Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday, 25 August 2026, at the age of 80.
The music icon died “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer” according to her publicist, Marcel Pariseau.
A legacy that lives on
“A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family,” reads a statement on Parton’s Instagram page.
Even if you aren’t familiar with her music, or if you’re not a fan of country music in general, you’ll most probably have heard of ‘Jolene’ and ‘I…
