Country music legend Dolly Parton died peacefully at age 80 on August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, her representatives confirmed.

Her representatives said she had been privately battling cancer and died surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Parton became one of the most successful and recognizable figures in country music, with classic songs including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” as well as a successful acting career.

Beyond entertainment, she was widely celebrated for her philanthropy, particularly the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of books to children, CNN has reported.

Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from musicians, actors, political leaders and fans around the world, honoring her extraordinary career, generosity and lasting cultural influence.