Dolly Parton dies at age 80 after ‘brief battle with cancer’

Published August 25, 2026 7:59pm ET | Updated August 25, 2026 7:59pm ET



Beloved country music star Dolly Parton died Tuesday at age 80 after a “brief battle with cancer,” her representatives said Tuesday.

“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. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” they said.

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