US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80
The family of the US country music legend announced her passing on social media. Dolly Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, according to her nephew Brian Seaver, who announced the news via her Instagram account. Parton bravely battled cancer before her final moments surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Earlier in the year, she canceled Las Vegas shows due to ongoing health issues.
Known for hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," Parton earned 10 Grammy Awards and 13 Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards. Her nephew described her influence as both personal and historical, stating that she had "opened doors" that changed the world. President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered for a week in her honor, while fellow musicians and celebrities paid tribute to her remarkable career and philanthropic efforts.
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