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Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her death was confirmed by her family in a video statement released by her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver. Parton passed away peacefully at her home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Over a career spanning seven decades, Parton became a global superstar, composing more than 3,000 songs including hits such as ‘Jolene’, ‘9 to 5’, and ‘I Will Always Love You’. She earned 11 Grammy Awards and sold over 100 million records worldwide.
Beyond her music, Parton was a prominent philanthropist. Her Imagination Library initiative has distributed more than 300 million books to children globally. She also founded the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee.
Her passing follows a period of health challenges and personal loss, including the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, in March 2025. The family has announced that a private service will be held for close relatives.
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Bryan Seaver · Carl Dean · Dolly Parton · Nashville · Tennessee
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Parton had recently been experiencing health issues including dehydration and dizziness. mycharisma.com · cnnportugal.iol.pt · www.gbnews.com · mediamole.co.uk · www.lecturas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The family will hold a private service for her. www.diariodecolombia.com · abc17news.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Dolly Parton died peacefully at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. www.diariodecolombia.com · www.kaaltv.com · www.zeit.de · wpln.org · abc17news.com · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Parton won 11 Grammy Awards during her career. www.diariodecolombia.com · www.zeit.de · abc17news.com · www.gbnews.com · jovempan.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Parton founded the Imagination Library, an education nonprofit that has distributed over 300 million books. www.diariodecolombia.com · www.kaaltv.com · abc17news.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Her husband, Carl Dean, passed away in March 2025. mycharisma.com · rockcellarmagazine.com · www.gbnews.com · jovempan.com.br · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 15 SOURCES] Dolly Parton was 80 years old at the time of her death. www.diariodecolombia.com · www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.kaaltv.com · www.zeit.de · wpln.org · +10 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] She has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. www.diariodecolombia.com · www.kaaltv.com · www.zeit.de · abc17news.com · www.gbnews.com · +1 more