US Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80

Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced on her Instagram page. Known for hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," Parton's career spanned decades and earned her 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards. She canceled Las Vegas shows earlier in the year for health issues and previously dismissed rumors about her health with typical good humor.

Seaver described her passing as a mix of honor, pride, and great sadness, praising her influence on her own life and the wider world. Trump ordered flags to be lowered for a week in her memory, while other celebrities, including Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger, paid tribute to her in various ways. Dolly Parton was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, in 1946, to a poor family in the Great Smoky Mountains.

She began her music career in her early 20s and released her debut album "Hello, I'm Dolly" in 1967.