Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton, a famous country singer, has died at age 80.
Her representatives said she had a short battle with cancer.
They did not say what kind of cancer she had or how advanced it was.
She died on August 25, 2026, at a cancer center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her family and other loved ones were with her.
Her nephew Bryan Seaver helped announce the news.
Reports describe the announcement as either an Instagram post or a video message.
Dolly was known for songs such as "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You."
She also acted, helped children get books, and supported medical research.
Dolly Parton died at age 80 after representatives described a brief battle with cancer.
She died on August 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Parton had been admitted to the cancer center four days earlier and was surrounded by loved ones.
Her cancer type and stage were not disclosed, while reports differed on whether Bryan Seaver announced her death by Instagram or video.
Parton leaves a six-decade legacy in music, film, television, philanthropy, literacy, and medical research.
- Who
- Dolly Parton, a singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, died at 80; her nephew Bryan Seaver helped announce her death.
- What
- Parton died after representatives said she experienced a brief battle with cancer.
- When
- August 25, 2026; she had reportedly been admitted four days earlier, on August 21.
- Where
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Why
- Her representatives attributed her death to a brief battle with cancer, but did not disclose the cancer type or stage.
- Age at death
- 80
- Date of death
- August 25, 2026
- Reported cause
- Brief battle with cancer
- Cancer details
- Type and stage were not disclosed
- Location
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Hospital admission
- Reportedly four days before her death, on August 21
- Career
- More than six decades in music, film, television, and philanthropy
- Notable songs
- "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You"
