Dolly Partondied Tuesday, Aug. 26, at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her team confirmed in a statement to People magazine More Entertainment News
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,” the statement read.
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the statement concluded.
Parton was admitted to Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center on Friday, August 21st and died on Tuesday, August 25th.
Previously, Parton had shared she was dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, Cassie Parton’s son, shared the news of Dolly’s death on social media. There will be no public service for Parton, only a small private one for friends and family. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband Carl Dean in 2025.
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