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East Tennessee icon Dolly Parton dead at 80
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Hope McAlee , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points : Country music star Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her passing, stating that she had asked him to make the announcement years ago.
From Sevierville, Tenn.: Country music star Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her passing, stating that she had asked him to make the announcement years ago. Parton was an East Tennessee icon and her death was announced on Tuesday.
Further details about her life and death are available from the source. The announcement from Seaver noted that Parton had lived a certain way, but full details of his statement are not provided here.
The source provides more information about the announcement and Parton's life.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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