2026-08-26T02:30:02-04:00

Dolly Parton’s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos

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By The Associated Press

Photos of Dolly Parton’s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.

Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The country music icon’s soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom. (Aug. 25, 2026)

Flowers have been placed as fans pay tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton following her death at 80. (Aug. 25, 2026)

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement. (Aug. 25, 2026)

AP music writer Maria Sherman says Dolly Parton was “beloved by people across gender and race and class lines.” The entertainment icon died Tuesday at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2026)

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