Dolly Parton, legendary country music superstar, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved country singer, has died at age 80, her nephew confirmed.
Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music icon, has passed away at the age of 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on Parton's Instagram page on August 25, without specifying the cause of death. Throughout her illustrious career, Parton topped the Billboard country music charts 25 times and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
She won 11 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, and four People's Choice Awards. In addition to her musical achievements, Parton was also a successful businesswoman, actor, philanthropist, and theme-park owner.
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