Dolly Parton and Tim Curry pass away at age 80

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Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Her representative confirmed the news, noting that she had continued working privately despite her health struggles. Following her death, various public figures have offered tributes.

In the wake of her passing, fake and AI-generated images of Parton have circulated on YouTube. Some videos featured doctored thumbnails showing the singer in a hospital setting. While some of these videos carried a ‘Made with AI’ label, others did not. A YouTube spokesperson stated the platform is reviewing the content and will take action against any channels violating policies.

Additionally, actor Tim Curry, known for ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, also passed away on August 25 at the age of 80.

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