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Dolly Parton Dies at 80; Tributes Pour In
27 Aug
Summary
- Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away at 80 after battling cancer.
- Stars like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and John Mayer honored her.
- Parton's philanthropy included the Imagination Library, mailing books to children.
Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away at 80 on Tuesday, August 25th, after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives confirmed. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in a heartfelt video message, sharing memories and offering condolences.
Stars from across the music and entertainment world have paid tribute to the beloved artist. Harry Styles and John Mayer both honored Parton during their recent performances, with Mayer closing his set with a guitar rendition of her hit "I Will Always Love You." Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus are among the many who have expressed their grief.
Parton, who sold over 160 million albums worldwide, was also renowned for her philanthropy. Her Imagination Library program has been instrumental in mailing a book a month to children from birth until kindergarten, fostering early literacy. Her Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will continue to operate as per her wish that "the show must go on."
