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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.
Dolly Parton has died after a brief battle with cancer, aged 80. Her family confirms the death and reflects on a career that defined country music and philanthropy, including Dollywood and the Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton has died after a brief cancer battle, prompting tributes from peers and fans around the world. The Queen of Country leaves a legacy of hit songs, philanthropy, and a cross-genre influence that shaped music and culture.
Dolly Parton has died at 80, following a brief battle with cancer. Her family confirms she passed at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by loved ones. Tributes highlight her humanitarian work, literacy efforts, and decades of chart-topping music.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has expanded from Sevier County roots to millions of children worldwide, delivering free books monthly to under-fives. Following Parton’s death, communities in Scotland, the US, and beyond highlight its impact on literacy, foster care, and family routines.
Dolly Parton has died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from peers, and new details emerge about the singer’s life, philanthropy and a time capsule at Dollywood. The Independent reports on how colleagues recall her wit, generosity and the impact of her work.
Governors and airport officials are pursuing renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton following her death. A prominent petition has gained momentum, with officials saying the move would reflect Parton’s philanthropy and cultural impact. The decision now rests with the Metro Nashville Airport Authority and the FAA, with public and political support growing.
Princess Diana’s black Christina Stambolian evening dress, worn in 1994 as a public response to Charles’s affair, is returning to Sotheby’s for auction with a conservative estimate around $200,000. The item will tour displays in London, Hong Kong, Geneva and New York ahead of a December sale, with portions of proceeds benefiting NHS Lothian Charity.
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has voted to begin renaming Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor. The decision follows Parton’s death and a widespread push from fans and officials. A final name will be determined, with work on signage, merchandise, and contracts expected to take time.
Dolly Parton Day is being celebrated worldwide. Proclamations highlight Parton’s literacy advocacy, with events from Nashville to Manhattan, and charitable book donations through the Imagination Library continuing to broaden access to children’s reading.