Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer, her representatives have revealed. The legendary singer passed away Tuesday at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones. Dolly Parton’s death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram post on Tuesday, August 25. She leaves behind a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, establishing herself as a global icon through her music, acting and philanthropy. With timeless hits including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Parton earned countless awards and accolades and became one of the most recognisable pop culture figures in contemporary history.
