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Dolly Parton died after brief battle with cancer, Team Dolly says
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points The publicist's statement was provided to FOX 17 News, which reported the news of her death. A statement from her publicist confirmed the news, stating that she died on Tuesday, August 25.
Dolly Parton has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. A statement from her publicist confirmed the news, stating that she died on Tuesday, August 25.
Further details about her passing are available from the source. The publicist's statement was provided to FOX 17 News, which reported the news of her death.
The statement from the publicist mentions that Dolly Parton's battle with cancer was brief, but no additional information is given about her illness or other circumstances surrounding her death.
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Category: News Published: August 26, 2026 Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) Reading time: 1 min
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