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Dolly Parton, beloved US countrymusic icon, dies at 80

Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.

Al Jazeera25 Aug 2026, 08:14 pmUpdated 2h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80

Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.

This report is published with credit to Al Jazeera. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on Al Jazeera →

Source: Al Jazeera. Published 25 Aug 2026, 08:14 pm.

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