Dolly Parton dies at 80; publicist confirms cancer

Dolly Parton died on 25 August 2026 at age 80, her family announced in a statement released by nephew Bryan Seaver (Reuters). Her publicist confirmed she had cancer (Sky News). Born 19 January 1946, Parton was preceded in death by husband Carl Thomas Dean, whom she married for 59 years (dollyparton.com). Miley Cyrus led tributes on Instagram (Deadline).