Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after “a brief battle with cancer,” according to a statement from her publicist provided to FOX 17 News.

The statement said Parton died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones. She was 80.

“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,” her team said in the statement.

READ THE FULL STATEMENT: fox17.com/news/entertainment/dolly-parton-died-cancer-team-dolly-statement

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