Dolly Parton died after 'brief battle with cancer'

Dolly Parton, the renowned country music legend, passed away at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones when she departed from Earth at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. Her publicist, Marcel Pariseau, announced her death on Tuesday, with Bryan Seaver, her nephew and head of security, expressing mixed emotions about sharing the news.

Parton's death was met with mixed sentiments, with her husband Carl Dean having passed away last year at the age of 82. US President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across the United States in her honor until September 1. Parton, known for hits such as "9 To 5," "I Will Always Love You," "Jolene," and "Coat Of Many Colors," had postponed a Las Vegas residency due to health issues.

Her funeral will be a small private service for immediate family, with donations requested to her Imagination Library in lieu of flowers. Born in a one-room cabin in Tennessee, Parton began her singing career at a young age and went on to become one of the most successful and influential figures in country music, selling over 100 million records worldwide and building a successful business empire, including the Dollywood theme park.