What type of cancer did Dolly Parton have? Fact-checking wild claims about COVID vaccine as Jolene singer dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the country music icon known for hits like "Jolene," died at the age of 80 on August 25. Her representatives confirmed that she had a "brief battle" with cancer at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, but they did not specify the type of cancer she had. Following her death, several wild claims emerged on social media, linking her cancer diagnosis to COVID vaccines.

However, these claims have been debunked by experts, who have stated that there is no link between COVID-19 vaccines and cancer. The rumors have led to unverified and often anti-vaccine profiles speculating about the nature of Parton's illness. Despite her health struggles, Parton continued to perform and promote her work, even making a video appearance at Dollywood's Nightflight Expedition roller coaster.