26/08/2026
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter, who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become one of the world’s most celebrated musicians, was known for timeless hits including “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors.”
Parton wrote around 3,000 songs during a career spanning six decades, including “I Will Always Love You,” later made globally famous by Whitney Houston.
Her death comes months after she cancelled a series of Las Vegas concerts, citing ongoing health concerns. Her family did not disclose the cause of death.