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  "id": 3321618,
  "title": "Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-beloved-music-star-actor-and-philanthropist-dies-at-80",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:15:46.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/dolly-parton-beloved-music-star-actor-and-philanthropist-dies-at-80"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dolly Parton, the renowned country music star, actress, and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. According to her family, Parton passed away on August 25, as confirmed by her nephew Bryan Seaver in a video statement shared on her official Instagram account and social media.\n\nParton's family described her as an inspiration through her timeless music, prolific songwriting, wit, warmth, and kindness. They encouraged fans to remember her with posts on social media or by leaving a message on her official website, and in lieu of flowers, to make donations to her Imagination Library.\n\nA small, private memorial service was to be held for Parton's immediate family. Her legacy spans seven decades, with a career that inspired multiple generations of artists and fans through her music and commitment to making the world a better place.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-queen-of-country-music-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T17:55:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, Effervescent Queen of Country Music and Just About Everything Else, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-effervescent-queen-of-country-music-and-just-about",
        "published": "2026-08-25T17:57:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, music legend, dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-music-legend-dies-aged-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:00:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80-latest-updates",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:04:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-country-music-superstar-whose-songs-spoke-to-millions",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:06:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, One of Country Music’s Biggest & Brightest Icons, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-biggest-brightest-icons-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:06:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dead At 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-country-music-icon-dead-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:09:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-music-star-actor-and-beloved-figure-who-spanned",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:13:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-queen-of-country-music-dies-at-80-3324364",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:16:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-legendary-us-country-singer-dies-aged-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:20:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-queen-of-country-music-dies-at-80-3324213",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:25:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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