American country singer-songwriter and icon
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’s Imagination Library has touched millions of children by delivering free books from birth to age five. Following Parton’s death, communities in Scotland, the UK, the US and beyond recall its impact on literacy, foster care, and family routines, with celebrations of her legacy and ongoing programs.
Tributes have poured in following Dolly Parton’s death at 80, with fans and peers sharing memories and AI-generated tributes raising ethical questions. Parton’s family highlights the need for compassion and respect amid a flood of content, while friends and industry figures reflect on her business legacy and philanthropy.
Dolly Parton has died at 80. In interviews from CNBC and Business Insider UK, she reflects on career-defining moments, including leaving Porter Wagoner's show, writing I Will Always Love You, and negotiating publishing rights. Her philosophy blends work, purpose and resilience as she faced health, age and business decisions.
Dolly Parton’s death has triggered a global spike in streams of her discography. Luminate reports a 2,109% US surge on the day of passing and a 1,280% worldwide rise, with “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “Islands in the Stream” among the top performers.
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.
U2 has announced Carnaval de Luz, their 16th studio album, to be released on 13 November. The album features Dolly Parton on the final track Torn, described as a tender country duet. The Edge and Bono describe the project as a messy, provocative collection; the album includes collaborations with Martin Garrix and Ryan Tedder. Parton’s involvement marks her final vocal performance. The band previously released two EPs this year and has toured extensively.