Country music star Dolly Parton has died
August 25, 2026
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Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.
Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement.
Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating wit, she was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond â the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and politics.
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