American actor known for egotistical, comedic and dramatic roles across film and TV
Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in Nashville, her publicity team has said. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news on Instagram. Parton has written thousands of songs, sold more than 100 million records, won multiple Grammys and founded the Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of free books.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The Tennessee-born superstar rose from poverty to become a global icon in music, film and philanthropy. Her career spanned seven decades, marked by hit songs, blockbuster roles, and a lasting legacy in literacy and charity.
Walter Koenig, bestselling Star Trek actor who played Ensign Chekov, has died at 90 in Los Angeles. He joined Star Trek in 1967, appeared in 36 episodes, and starred in seven films and related projects before reprising the role in later series and animation.