US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80

Country music icon Dolly Parton, aged 80, has passed away, according to her nephew Brian Seaver. Parton bravely battled cancer before her death at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by loved ones. She had recently canceled Las Vegas performances due to ongoing health treatment. Parton, renowned for hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," earned 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards.

Her nephew expressed pride and sadness in announcing her passing, highlighting her influence on his life and the wider world. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered in her memory, while fellow musicians, including Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger, praised her songwriting, singing, and philanthropy. Parton, born in 1946 to a poor Tennessee family, began her music career in the 1960s and released 49 solo albums throughout her half-century career.