Dolly Parton death
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Death of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, the country music singer, songwriter and actor, died aged 80 on 25 August after a brief battle with cancer. Subsequent coverage included tributes from public figures and fans worldwide, a disclosure by her sister that Parton had offered to try experimental drugs if there was no hope for her own recovery, and her private funeral and interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville alongside her late husband Carl Thomas.
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- Earlier report Dolly Parton dies aged 80 as tributes pour in Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced on Instagram. Her team said she died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have come from stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves, with many praising her philanthropy and advocacy. World · 4 sources
- Earlier report Dolly Parton dies at 80 after cancer Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her family announced. Tributes are pouring in for the country music star, whose decades-long career spanned music, film and charity work. US · 2 sources
- Earlier report Dolly Parton remembered in tributes after death at 80 Fans paid tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton following her death at age 80. Gatherings were held in Nashville and Sevierville, while New York's Empire State Building was lit pink in her honour. Parton wrote an estimated 3,000 songs, won 11 Grammys and sold more than 100 million records across music, film, theme parks and philanthropy. US · 3 sources