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Beloved country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 of cancer
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Akim Powell, KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Parton's health had been in decline since the death of her husband in March 2025. Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared the news in a Facebook video, expressing a mix of pride and sadness. Seaver spoke highly of his aunt, noting that she inspired those around her to believe anything was possible. He credited her with opening doors and making history.
Parton's health had been in decline since the death of her husband in March 2025. She had shared an update on her health just a few days before her passing, on August 21.
Further details about Dolly Parton's life and legacy are available from the source.
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Category: parks Published: August 26, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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