Also known as: Dolly Rebecca Parton
Country music legend and songwriter who rose from poverty to international fame with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," died aged 80 after a brief illness.
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Dolly Parton, the country music icon who rose from an impoverished childhood in the mountains of East Tennessee to become one of the world's most recognisable entertainers, has died aged 80. …
Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy far bigger than musicCitizen Digital
Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queen By AFP August 26, 2026 09:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The bronze statue of late US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton is seen surrounded by flo …
Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queenCitizen Digital
America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton By AFP August 26, 2026 08:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter People mourn by the bronze statue of late US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton in downtown Sevierville, …
America unites in mourning for Dolly PartonThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDolly Parton performs at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. …
America unites in mourning for Dolly PartonThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFlags across the United States flew at half-staff Wednesday, and grieving fans gathered in the late country music star Dolly Parton's hometown in Tennessee as the nation paid tribute to the beloved cultural icon. …
Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly PartonThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAmerican flags are lowered to half-staff around the Washington Monument in honor of Dolly Parton's passing on August 25, 2026. …
US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekersCitizen Digital
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 By Reuters August 25, 2026 09:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Som …
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80The Standard
Audio By VocalizeA deeply divided America united Tuesday in grief at the news that country music legend Dolly Parton had died. …
Dolly Parton's death sparks outpouring of grief in divided AmericaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDolly Parton, the American country music singer who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become a US cultural giant with hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," has died at 80, her family said Tuesday. …
US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80The Standard
Audio By Vocalize Singer/actor Dolly Parton speaks onstage during the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards show at The Shrine Auditorium on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. …
Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queenDolly Parton, the country music icon who rose from poverty in East Tennessee to become one of the world's most recognisable entertainers, has died aged 80. Her family announced her death after a brief battle with cancer.
6 hours ago · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the country music icon who rose from poverty in East Tennessee to become one of the world's most recognisable entertainers, has died aged 80. Her family announced her death after a brief battle with cancer.
6 hours ago · The Standard →
US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, was a prolific talent who wrote thousands of songs over six decades, including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," which became an international hit for Whitney Houston.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who rose from poverty to become a cultural icon with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," has died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Flags flew at half-staff across the United States, and every living US president and the British royal family paid tribute to the entertainer known for her philanthropy, Dollywood theme park, and songwriting.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
American country music star Dolly Parton, who won 11 Grammy awards and sold over 100 million records with classics including "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene," died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from figures across the entertainment world and politicians on both sides of the political spectrum. President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the American country music singer known for hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," has died at 80, her family announced Tuesday. The multiple award-winning artist who won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards had recently spoken about her ill health.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist who defined country music over six decades, has died at age 80. She penned 3,000 tunes including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," released 49 studio albums, sold more than 100 million records, and topped the country charts more than any woman in the genre.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →