Dolly Parton, country music icon from small-town America and feminist role model, has died at 80
The queen of country music and songwriter of more than 1,000 songs, including the iconic 'Jolene,' died on August 25 at the age of 80, in her home state of Tennessee.
Country music legend Dolly Parton spent over six decades in the public eye before her death at 80 years old after a brief fight with cancer. Her long career included 50 albums, 11 Grammy Awards, three Emmys, and two Oscar nominations. Born in poverty-stricken Tennessee, Parton rose to become one of the world's most successful entertainers. Known for her quick wit and wise life lessons in interviews, Parton reflected on her life, career, and legacy in her own words throughout the years.
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