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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
- Country music icon Dolly Parton was a rare celebrity whose popularity crossed generations and political lines before she died last month.
- Dolly Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," making her one of music's most beloved personalities.
- In addition to her music career, Parton was known for philanthropy and business ventures such as the Dollywood theme park.
- August saw the deaths of notable figures including actor Hayden Panettiere, former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, actor Tim Curry, and Norwegian King Harald V.
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