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Dolly Parton, iconic country‑music star and entertainer, dies at 80 in Nashville
News Brief
Dolly Parton, the celebrated singer‑songwriter, actress and businesswoman, died peacefully on August 25, 2026 in Nashville at the age of 80, according to a family announcement posted on her official Instagram. The family did not disclose a cause of death. Parton, known for hits such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You,” built a global career that spanned music, film, television and the Dollywood theme park. In recent months she had postponed a Las Vegas concert series and missed a planned appearance at the Governors Awards due to health challenges, but her death was confirmed by relatives and reported by multiple outlets.
Key points
Family announced Parton's death on Instagram, stating she died peacefully in Nashville.
No cause of death was released by the family.
Parton was 80 years old and had a career that included chart‑topping songs, major film roles and the Dollywood resort.
She had recently postponed Las Vegas shows and missed a scheduled awards ceremony because of health issues.
What sources agree on
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026 in Nashville.
She was 80 years old at the time of her death.
The family announced her death via her official Instagram account.
No cause of death was disclosed by the family.
Parton was a renowned country‑music singer‑songwriter, actress and entrepreneur.
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No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family
