Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the iconic American country singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80.

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Celebrities are sharing public tributes honoring Dolly Parton.

36d agoTributes from international artists and public figures continue to pour in following Dolly Parton's death.
37d agoDolly Parton's team confirmed that the legendary singer died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
37d agoCountry music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with her family confirming the news.
37d agoThe Washington Post confirmed Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

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Aug 26 · 5:31 AM
Tributes from international artists and public figures continue to pour in following Dolly Parton's death.
Aug 26 · 3:24 AM
Dolly Parton's team confirmed that the legendary singer died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
Aug 26 · 3:21 AM
Evidence update
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with her family confirming the news.
Aug 25 · 10:41 PM
The Washington Post confirmed Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
Aug 25 · 10:01 PM
Tennessee leaders paid tribute to Dolly Parton following her death.
Aug 25 · 9:11 PM
Major news outlets published obituaries and retrospectives confirming Dolly Parton's death.

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The cause of death has not yet been officially released.
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Aug 26 · 5:31 AM
Tributes from international artists and public figures continue to pour in following Dolly Parton's death.
Aug 26 · 3:24 AM
Dolly Parton's team confirmed that the legendary singer died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
Aug 26 · 3:21 AM
Evidence update
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with her family confirming the news.
Aug 25 · 10:41 PM
The Washington Post confirmed Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
Aug 25 · 10:01 PM
Tennessee leaders paid tribute to Dolly Parton following her death.
Aug 25 · 9:11 PM
Major news outlets published obituaries and retrospectives confirming Dolly Parton's death.
Aug 25 · 8:42 PM
Dolly Parton's death at age 80 has been widely confirmed by multiple international news outlets and her family.
Aug 25 · 8:29 PM
Multiple news outlets and Dolly Parton's family confirmed her death at the age of 80.
Aug 25 · 8:11 PM
President Trump ordered U.S. flags to be lowered in memory of Dolly Parton as tributes poured in.
Aug 25 · 8:10 PM
Evidence update
Major news organizations confirm the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80.
Aug 25 · 8:06 PM
Evidence update
Major news organizations confirmed the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80.
Aug 25 · 8:01 PM
Multiple major news outlets and Dolly Parton's family have confirmed her death at the age of 80.
Aug 25 · 8:01 PM
Tributes pour in from celebrities and fans worldwide following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton.

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