Dolly Parton dead at 80, family announces @CBCTheNational
Dolly Parton dead at 80, family announces  @CBCTheNational
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Country music legend Dolly Parton's nephew, and head of security, Brian Seaver released a video announcing the singer's death at age 80. Parton sold millions of albums and won fans around the world over a career spanning more than 6 decades.

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