Beloved Country Music Icon, Dolly Parton, Dead at 80 Just Four Days After Sharing Health Update

Dolly Parton, one of the most recognizable figures in country music history, has been announced dead at 80. An official statement shared with Noisey/VICE through Parton’s representation states: “Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, play

Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.

The music legend died at the age of 80, her family announced on Aug. 25.

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80. Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statemen