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Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

Her death marks the end of an extraordinary career that made her a beloved figure far beyond the world of country music.

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 22:18
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Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Country music legend and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Parton, whose career spanned more than six decades, became one of the most recognisable figures in country music, earning worldwide acclaim for her distinctive voice, songwriting and enduring hits.

Her death marks the end of an extraordinary career that made her a beloved figure far beyond the world of country music.

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