Dolly Parton Dies in Nashville After Brief Battle with…

Dolly Parton Dies in Nashville After Brief Battle with Cancer

26.08.2026 19:00 HotInfo

American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at age 80 in a Nashville hospital. According to released information, she succumbed to a brief battle with cancer, though the specific type of illness was not disclosed by her family or team. ta3.com ↗

Parton was among the most prominent figures in American country music and a broader cultural icon of the United States. Rising from humble circumstances in Tennessee, she became one of the best-known singers of her generation. She was made famous by songs such as Jolene and consistently combined her music career with acting and philanthropy. SITA ↗

Fans and notable personalities from the music and film world are reacting to her death. In Nashville, people gathered at the Country Music Hall of Fame and laid flowers in tribute to the singer. In Tennessee, she was remembered at her statue, with the song Jolene playing from speakers. Tributes continued beyond her home state, with the Empire State Building in New York illuminated in pink. Refresher.sk ↗

Among the personalities who paid tribute to Parton are Jane Fonda, Elton John, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Paul McCartney. American President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half-mast for one week following her death. Her passing thus sparked reactions across the music, film and political spheres. zoznam.sk ↗

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