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Dolly Parton dies at 80 following battle with cancer FAST-MOVING

Country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her death was announced by her family following a brief battle with cancer. She passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre, surrounded by loved ones.

Parton leaves behind a massive musical and humanitarian legacy. Her Imagination Library Foundation has distributed over 304 million books to children globally. She was a celebrated singer, songwriter, and actress, known for hits such as ‘Jolene’ and ‘I Will Always Love You,’ and films like ‘9 to 5.’

Tributes have poured in from global stars including Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and Elton John. Cyrus, Parton’s goddaughter, shared an emotional tribute, noting that one of their final conversations centered on music and metamorphosis. In her honor, major American landmarks, including the Empire State Building and the Willis Tower, were lit pink.

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Carrie Underwood · Conwy · Dolly Parton · Imagination Library · Imagination Library Foundation · Miley Cyrus · Nashville · Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre · Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre

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