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Country icon Dolly Parton dead at 80

IOL · 25 August 2026 at 20:32

Country icon Dolly Parton dead at 80

Dolly Parton, the cherished country music legend, has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love and music.

Her nephew Brian Seaver shared the heartbreaking news in a heartfelt video announcement.

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