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Dolly Parton: The life ofan iconic country singer

Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

BBC News25 Aug 2026, 06:27 pmUpdated 5h ago1 min readAmericasAmericas

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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer

Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

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Source: BBC News. Published 25 Aug 2026, 06:27 pm.

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