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Dolly Parton dies at 80 following battle with cancer FAST-MOVING
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have poured in from around the world, including from her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, celebrating her immense musical legacy, humanitarian work, and signature style.
Parton, who rose from a humble upbringing in a one-bedroom cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, was widely recognized for her songwriting and genre-defining hits such as ‘Jolene’ and ‘9 to 5’. Beyond her music, she was celebrated for her philanthropy, including her long-standing support for wildlife through Dollywood’s partnership with the American Eagle Foundation.
Her influence spanned decades and cultures, leaving a lasting impact on fashion, philanthropy, and the music industry. Fans and community leaders, including the Mayor of Sevierville, have remembered her for her vivacious personality and her unwavering connection to her Tennessee roots.
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American Eagle Foundation · Dolly Parton · Dollywood · Miley Cyrus · Robert Fox · Sevierville · Tennessee
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dollywood's partnership with the American Eagle Foundation began in 1991. iheartdogs.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Parton grew up in a one-bedroom cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with her parents and 11 siblings. pulptastic.com · pagesix.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dolly Parton was a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. finchannel.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Dolly Parton died on August 25 at age 80. thejewelerblog.wordpress.com · finchannel.com · iheartdogs.com · pulptastic.com · 999thepoint.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parton achieved 25 number one singles on the US country charts. www.theguardian.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dollywood has a long-standing partnership with the American Eagle Foundation to support bald eagles. iheartdogs.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Parton's signature fashion style frequently incorporated rhinestones and faux gems. thejewelerblog.wordpress.com · www.hellomagazine.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Miley Cyrus is the goddaughter of Dolly Parton. www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk · www.theguardian.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parton died following a brief battle with cancer. www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dolly Parton's global Spotify streams increased by more than 1,260% following her death. meridiano.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Parton was hospitalized in Nashville four days before her death due to renal and autoimmune issues. lapatilla.com · proceso.hn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death through a video on her official Instagram account. meridiano.net · lapatilla.com · proceso.hn