Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement.

August 25, 2026Updated: August 25, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Dolly Parton performs in concert in Tokyo, July 30,1979. (AP Photo/Tsugufumi Matsumoto, File)

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