NewzHer songs became standards, her image became iconic and her generosity made her one of America's most beloved entertainers. With a successful career spanning almost 60 years, she was also an actress and known for her philanthropy. Dolly Parton — a country music songwriting legend and philanthropist who captured and united fans across the generational and political spectrum — has died.
The "9 to 5" star "died peacefully" at 80 on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn., her publicity team announced. "A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly... “May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all.
A shrewd dealmaker who launched Dollywood, the “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” singer-songwriter also starred in the films ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Rhinestone’ and captivated the world with her grace and wit. Singer-songwriter-actress Dolly Parton, whose glittering country music stardom was matched by her pop fame and popular parallel careers in film and TV, died on Aug. She was 80 years old, with her family not releasing a cause of death, but saying she “died peacefully today in Nashville.” The announcement came on her official Instagram, […]
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