By Zuko Komisa

- Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at 80 following a short battle with cancer.
- Representatives confirmed her death occurred at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center on 25 August.
- Parton’s death was initially announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, via social media.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
Representatives confirmed the Jolene singer died on Tuesday, 25 August, at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones.
While her team did not disclose the specific type of cancer, Parton had been managing underlying kidney and autoimmune issues in the period leading up to her hospitalisation on 21 August.
Pay tribute to her extraordinary legacy, representatives praised her lifetime of artistic achievements and global philanthropy.
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.”
News of her passing was first shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a video posted to Instagram.
The cultural icon leaves behind an unmatched six-decade career, a vast catalogue of beloved music, and a philanthropic footprint that transformed millions of lives worldwide.
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