Dolly Parton dies aged 80 as fans mourn country music legend

The star has tragically died at the age of 8019:15, 25 Aug 2026Dolly Parton(Image: 2023 WireImage)Music legend Dolly Parton has tragically died at the age of 80, her nephew has announced.‌Bryan Seaver shared the news in a video on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25.‌In the video he said Dolly would now be reunited with her husband Carl Dean who died in March last year.‌Bryan said in the footage: "My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next.READ MORE: Secret to getting the best of BirminghamLive's stories"This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future realit