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Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Country Career

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Country Career
Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Career · deccanchronicle.com

The articles report that Dolly Parton has died at age 80.

She was a famous country singer, songwriter and actress.

Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news on social media.

Parton grew up in rural Tennessee and became famous after moving to Nashville.

She made music for more than 60 years and wrote about 3,000 songs.

Her best-known songs included “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”

She also ran businesses, supported charities and helped create Dollywood.

Many people paid tribute to her, and her family planned a private funeral.

Key facts

Age at death
80
Announcement
Bryan Seaver announced her death on social media; one report specifies Instagram.
Announcement date
Tuesday, August 25; year not specified
Career length
More than six decades
Songs written
About 3,000
Notable songs
“Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You”
Awards and honors
10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards

Quotes

Grand Ole Opry

Major country music institution that paid tribute to Parton

“May her legacy live on through her songs, the lives she touched, and the countless artists she inspired. There will never, ever be another one like her”
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“I still have so many things I want to achieve, so I'm gonna keep on working as long as I can to see everything come to life.”
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Bryan Seaver

Dolly Parton’s nephew who announced her death on social media

“Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus”
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