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Dolly Parton dies at 80 following battle with cancer
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, following a brief battle with cancer. Her death has prompted global tributes from celebrities and fans alike.
Parton was widely recognized for her musical career, spanning over six decades with hits such as ‘Jolene’ and ‘I Will Always Love You,’ as well as her extensive philanthropic work. Through her Imagination Library, she has donated more than 300 million books to children.
A unique part of her legacy includes a time capsule located at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee. The capsule, known as a ‘Dream Box,’ contains personal items and an unreleased song titled ‘My Place in History,’ which was recorded in 2015. The contents are scheduled to be opened on January 19, 2046, to coincide with what would have been her 100th birthday.
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Bill Lee · Brian Seaver · Dolly Parton · Dollywood · Imagination Library · Nashville · Tennessee
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Parton left behind an unreleased song titled ‘My Place in History’ in a time capsule. www.news38.de · newsmonkey.be · www.berlin-live.de
- [● 11 SOURCES] Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · www.promiflash.de · www.fem-fem.nl · kanald2.ro · www.berlin-live.de · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Parton's Imagination Library has donated over 300 million books to children. a1.ro · elizabethton.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parton's last public appearance was a video receiving a musical creation award. kanald2.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] The time capsule containing the song and personal items is scheduled to be opened on January 19, 2046. www.news38.de · www.berlin-live.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dolly Parton's nephew, Brian Seaver, confirmed her death. a1.ro · kanald2.ro · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar