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Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The beloved singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist became one of the most recognizable figures in American music, known worldwide for classics including \u201cJolene,\u201d \u201c9 to 5\u201d and \u201cI Will Always Love You.\u201d (The Guardian)<\/p>\n

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Parton\u2019s influence stretched far beyond music. Through her decades-long career and charitable work, including her Imagination Library literacy program, she touched generations of fans around the world. No cause of death was immediately disclosed. (pitchfork.com)
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