Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80

Dolly Parton Has Died

Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter known as 'Queen of Country,' died on August 25, 2026, in Nashville at age 80. With a career spanning 60 years, she released 50 studio albums, wrote over 3,000 songs including 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You,' and won 11 Grammys. She also acted in films like '9 to 5' and founded the theme park Dollywood.