The music world has lost an icon.
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman whose influence spanned generations, has died. She was 80.
News of the Country titan’s passing comes after a period of health challenges that had seen her step back from a number of planned appearances.
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The news was shared by her team on Instagram.
A cause of death has not been publicly announced as of writing.
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The sad news comes just days after the beloved star discussed her ongoing health issues, which included bouts of dizziness and dehydration. Earlier this year, Parton canceled her planned Las Vegas residency while focusing on treatment and recovery.
She had also been navigating life after the March 2025 death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean.
Across more than six decades, Parton became one of entertainment’s most enduring figures, gifting the world classics including ‘Jolene,’ ‘9 to 5,’ and ‘I Will Always Love You,’ while also making her mark in film, philanthropy, and business.
Her extraordinary story was set to reach Broadway in ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ next year.
Parton’s impact and unmistakable spirit leave an immeasurable legacy.
An icon, a legend, and megastar. May she rest in peace.
oh dolly nobody saw this coming…
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I’ll go, but I know
I’ll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
You
My darling, you, mm-mm
Bittersweet memories
That is all I’m taking with me
So goodbye, please don’t cry
We both know I’m not what you, you need
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of
And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you
You
Darling, I love you
Ooh, I’ll always, I’ll always love you
Lord
Oh wow on the same day Aaliyah past