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  "id": 3404276,
  "title": "‘Queen of Country’, Dolly Parton dies at 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/queen-of-country-dolly-parton-dies-at-80",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/culture/126578/queen-of-country-dolly-parton-dies-at-80"
  },
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  "account": "Dolly Parton, the renowned country music icon and \"Queen of Country\", passed away at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her family announced her death on Tuesday, with her nephew Brian Seaver confirming the news in a video posted on her Instagram account. Parton, who was born in a one-room cabin in East Tennessee, rose from humble beginnings to become one of America's most beloved entertainers. Her team praised her exceptional generosity and impact beyond the entertainment world, noting that she brought joy, laughter, hope, and integrity into everything she touched. President Donald Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide. Born in 1946, Parton began her career as a songwriter and later gained fame as a performer, selling over 100 million records and winning 11 Grammy Awards. Her career spanned over six decades, and she also ventured into Hollywood, appearing in films such as \"9 to 5\" and \"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas\". In addition to her music, Parton was a philanthropist, establishing the Dollywood Foundation to provide poverty relief and educational opportunities, particularly in her hometown. Tributes poured in from across the United States and around the world following her death.",
  "summary": "DOLLY Parton, the country music icon whose journey from a one-room cabin in the mountains of East Tennessee to global superstardom inspired generations, has died at the age of 80. Her family announced her death on Tuesday, with her team confirming th...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euro Weekly News",
        "title": "The world bids farewell to Dolly Parton: The voice behind Jolene is gone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-world-bids-farewell-to-dolly-parton-the-voice-behind-jolene-is",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:07:59.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s final message to Travis Kelce is breaking hearts after her death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-partons-final-message-to-travis-kelce-is-breaking-hearts-after",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:09:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Vancouver Sun",
        "title": "Remembering Dolly Parton: A look back at her Vancouver concerts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/remembering-dolly-parton-a-look-back-at-her-vancouver-concerts",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:04:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "WATCH: Remembering Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/watch-remembering-dolly-partons-legacy-of-giving",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:24:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "A look at Dolly Parton's life from a Tennessee girl to country stardom",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/a-look-at-dolly-partons-life-from-a-tennessee-girl-to-country-stardom",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:36:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/how-dolly-parton-told-her-story-through-six-iconic-songs",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:43:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Singer and country icon Dolly Parton dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/singer-and-country-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T00:55:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton — even in divided America",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tributes-pour-in-for-dolly-parton-even-in-divided-america",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:32:03.000Z"
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