Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80

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Dolly Parton had been privately battling cancer before her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday; Pictured in 2016 '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.' The legendary country singer's death was confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who also acted as her head of security. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.' Parton and Dean first met at a laundromat in Nashville in 1964, when she was just 18. Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80.

Furthermore, Taylor Swift mourns Dolly Parton, pays heartfelt tribute Taylor Swift is among the many artists mourning the death of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80 following a brief battle with cancer.

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Dolly Parton had been privately battling cancer before her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday; Pictured in 2016 '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.' The legendary country singer's death was confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who also acted as her head of security.
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Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.' Parton and Dean first met at a laundromat in Nashville in 1964, when she was just 18.
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Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80.
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Dolly Parton had been privately battling cancer before her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday.
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Celebrities are offering their condolences following the death of country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Grammy-award winning artist Cher spoke about Dolly Parton after the country legend's death at 80 Tuesday.
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Dolly Parton, country legend and pop, died at the age of 80.
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Taylor Swift mourns Dolly Parton, pays heartfelt tribute Taylor Swift is among the many artists mourning the death of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
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You were the best.” Beyonce , who worked with Parton on her 2024 album Cowboy Carter, said in a statement on her website: “Dolly, you were…
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