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Dolly Parton has died; her nephew Bryan Seaver has announced the death on Instagram. The 80-year-old icon had recently faced health issues and had postponed events at Dollywood. No cause of death has been disclosed and her public health updates had indicated ongoing health challenges.
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.