Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Legacy of Song

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. This news comes shortly after she expressed a desire to achieve many more career goals. Parton had stated in a recent interview that she intended to continue working to see her ambitions realized.

Parton's career, which began in the 1960s, saw her achieve widespread fame as a singer and songwriter. She is credited with penning enduring hits, including '9 to 5' and 'I Will Always Love You.' The latter song gained renewed popularity through Whitney Houston's powerful rendition in the 1991 film 'The Bodyguard.'