Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After ‘Brief Battle With Cancer’ @TODAY
Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After ‘Brief Battle With Cancer’  @TODAY
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Legendary singer, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at 80 surrounded by loved ones in a Nashville hospital. Her team confirming, “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her earthly life.” Tributes are pouring in from throughout the entertainment world including from her “Steel Magnolias” co-star Sally Field and fellow music legend Paul McCartney. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.

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Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After ‘Brief Battle With Cancer’

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