Dolly Parton dies, aged 80, family announce

The beloved country singer has sadly passed away19:04, 25 Aug 2026Updated 19:20, 25 Aug 2026Dolly Parton, the beloved country music star, has sadly died at the age of 80, today, (August 25). The singer-songwriter died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee, it has been announced.‌The announcement of her passing came on her official Instagram account with a video from her nephew Bryan Seaver on behalf of the Parton family.‌A statement from Parton's PR team said: "Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.‌"Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Car