Dolly Parton’s cause of death confirmed

Dolly Parton ‘s cause of death has been confirmed.

Read the full statement from her team below.

READ MORE: Dolly Parton, 1946-2026: the Queen of Country was a unifying force in a divided world The country icon died yesterday (Tuesday August 25) , with her family sharing the news in a statement.

She was 80 years old.

Parton had spoken publicly about her health in recent months.

In an update published last week , she said she was dealing with issues she had neglected while caring for her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, before his death last year .

Now, the singer’s team has confirmed that she died following “a brief battle with cancer” (via Billboard ).

“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,” read the statement, which was signed ‘Team Dolly’.

“Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.

“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.” Dolly Parton.

CREDIT: Stacey Huckeba / Butterfly Records The message added: “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center [in Nashville, Tennessee] surrounded by loved ones.” Following the news of Parton’s passing, tributes poured in from the music world and beyond .

The likes of Elton John , Paul McCartney , Taylor Swift , Mick Jagger , Debbie Harry , Eminem and Miley Cyrus (Parton’s goddaughter) are among the major artists to have shared messages.

Elsewhere, Glastonbury boss Emily Eavis remembered the star’s historic Legends Slot performance at the festival in 2014 : “There was a vast crowd in the field for her slot, the sun shone, and when she walked out on to the Pyramid Stage she reigned supreme.

It was just magic.