Dolly Parton dies in Nashville at age 80

Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80. Her death was announced following a hospitalization four days prior on August 25, 2026.

Parton leaves behind a massive musical and philanthropic legacy, including over 3,000 songs and more than 65 albums. Her most famous works include ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘Jolene’, ‘9 to 5’, and ‘Coat of Many Colors’. Throughout her career, she earned 10 Grammy Awards and received 55 nominations.

Beyond her music, Parton was a successful entrepreneur, owning the Dollywood theme park in the Appalachians. She also established a foundation that provides monthly books to millions of children. Born into a poor family in Pittman Center, Tennessee, she rose from a childhood in a wooden cabin to become a global cultural figure.