Dolly Parton Died After a ‘Brief Battle with Cancer,’ Her Team Confirms
The country music icon sold more than 100 million records and won 11 Grammy Awards during a six-decade career.
- On Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, country music icon Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville at age 80, her family confirmed in a video statement released by her nephew, Bryan Seaver.
- Following the March 2025 death of her husband, Carl Dean, Parton publicly navigated health challenges that forced her to cancel several public appearances during the final year of her life.
- Music industry records indicate the legend wrote more than 3,000 songs and sold over 100 million records during a six-decade career while founding the Imagination Library, which provided over 300 million free books to children globally.
- President Donald Trump ordered American flags flown at half-staff nationwide for one week, while country star Kacey Musgraves and playwright Seth MacFarlane shared tributes on social media.
- At Parton's request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family, with supporters encouraged to direct donations to the Imagination Library rather than sending traditional flowers.
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