Dolly Parton dies at 80 in Nashville, family confirms

Dolly Parton died on 25 August 2026 in Nashville at age 80, her family confirmed in a statement to Deadline. An 11-time Grammy winner, she had cancelled a Las Vegas residency in May 2026 and missed a Dollywood attraction opening on 16 August amid health issues. A Broadway musical based on her life was still in progress at the time of her death.