{
  "id": 3325193,
  "title": "Dolly Parton, legendary country singer and songwriter, dies at 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-legendary-country-singer-and-songwriter-dies-at-80",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:18:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/dolly-parton-iconic-american-singer-and-songwriter-who-shaped-country-music-dies-at-80/articleshow/133522071.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dolly Parton, the iconic American country singer, songwriter, and actress, has passed away at the age of 80, according to her family. Known for her successful music career, Parton sold over 100 million records worldwide and won 11 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her most famous songs include \"Jolene,\" \"Coat of Many Colors,\" and \"I Will Always Love You.\" Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, she grew up in a poor family with 12 siblings and began writing songs at the age of six. Parton's career took off after she moved to Nashville and became a regular performer on Porter Wagoner's television show. She wrote \"I Will Always Love You\" when she left the show to start her solo career, which became a global hit after Whitney Houston recorded it for the film \"The Bodyguard.\" Parton was also a successful actress, starring in films such as \"9 to 5,\" \"Steel Magnolias,\" and \"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,\" receiving Oscar nominations for her songwriting on \"9 to 5\" and \"Travelin' Thru.\" Her business and entertainment empire included the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, and she was known for her philanthropic work, including a children's literacy program that reached families worldwide.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, Iconic Singer, Songwriter and Philanthropist, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-iconic-singer-songwriter-and-philanthropist-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:00:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}