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Dolly Parton died following ‘brief battle with cancer’

A representative for Dolly Parton on Tuesday said the country singer died after a “brief battle” with cancer, although they did not disclose the specific type of cancer. “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” Parton’s representative Marcel Pariseau...

Dolly Parton died following ‘brief battle with cancer’

Dolly Parton, aged 80, has died following a brief battle with cancer. According to her representatives, she passed away at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by her family.

Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency due to health issues. A spokesman had confirmed she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.

The type of cancer she had was not disclosed.

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