Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80  AP News

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 years old.

Her talent, charm, and humor carried her from a Tennessee holler to international stardom.

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 years old. Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that

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.

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her nephew announced in a post shared on her social media accounts Tuesday.