Dolly Parton, country music legend and philanthropist, dies at 80

Dolly Parton has died

Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You,' has died at age 80. Her nephew Brian Seaver announced the news on Instagram, expressing profound sadness. Parton's career spanned over six decades, with 25 US country No. 1 singles and a record 47 albums in the country Top 10. Beyond music, she was an acclaimed actress, a savvy businesswoman behind Dollywood, and a philanthropist whose Imagination Library donated over 150 million books to children. Her legacy includes a $1 million donation that helped fund the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.