Beyond the wigs, there was always Dolly Parton’s wondrous wit and wisdom

Dolly Parton, the renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress, has died at the age of 80. According to her nephew Bryan Seaver, she had passed away, and was "in the arms of Jesus".

Parton rose from grinding poverty in Tennessee to become a cultural icon with hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5". She wrote over 3,000 songs, acted in major Hollywood films, and donated millions of dollars to charities. Her business interests spanned from her popular Dollywood theme park to cosmetics, pet apparel, and baking mixes.

Parton was known for her glittering style, curvy figure, and larger-than-life blonde wigs. She had won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards during her long career. A small private funeral service will be held, and fans are encouraged to leave messages on her website.

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