Dolly Parton Dies at 80 in Nashville, One Week After 82 New Global Sales Certifications

Dolly Parton died of cancer in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at age 80, the Associated Press reported. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the death on Instagram. On August 19, she had received 82 new global sales certifications across 14 countries, per her website. Her Imagination Library, launched in 1995, has given away over 300 million free books to children worldwide.