Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer

Dolly Parton died after a brief period of cancer

Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle

Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer

The singer, songwriter and philanthropist enjoyed a more than six-decade career.

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies, aged 80

Dolly Parton was one of the rare celebrities that transcended divides in the United States. The country music legend and actress died, aged 80, on August 25.

Dolly Parton Died After ‘Brief Battle With Cancer,’ Her Team Says

Legendary singer, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at 80 surrounded by loved ones in a Nashville hospital. Her team confirming, “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her earthly life.” Tributes are pouring in from throughout the entertainment world including from her “Steel Magnolias” co-star Sally Field and fellow music legend Paul McCartney. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.

Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer

Tributes are pouring in from around the world for Dolly Parton, the treasured country music superstar and Hollywood icon who died Tuesday at 80 years old following a brief battle with cancer. In San Francisco’s Castro District, fans gathered to celebrate her legacy as the marquee at the Castro Theatre was changed in her honor and a picture of the legend was placed at a corner memorial. “After facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at a Nashville center surrounded by loved ones,” Parton’s team said in an official statement. Her nephew initially shared the ne...

Dolly Parton Cause of Death Revealed

Dolly Parton died following a brief battle with cancer ... TMZ has confirmed. Parton’s reps said in a statement to TMZ ... she was surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville when she died. Her reps say Dolly spent…

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80

Representatives of the country music legend told US media that Dolly Parton died after a "brief battle with cancer." Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.

Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Her publicist confirmed a small, private service will be held for immediate family.

There will never be another Dolly': Celebrities react to death of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s fans are thinking of her every step of the way. The beloved country music legend, actor and philanthropist died at the age of 80, her family announced Tuesday on social media. Parton’s team said she died surrounded by loved ones following with a brief battle with cancer. Parton sold over 100 million records and was an 11-time Grammy winner – with 52 nominations, the second most all time among woman. She was also an Emmy winner, a two-time Oscar nominee and six-time Golden Globe nominee, including two nods for Best Performance by an Actress. “Dolly Parton’s legacy is not celeb...

Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton, whose career spanned music, TV and film, and included 11 Grammys and inductions into the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, has died, her family announced Tuesday. She was 80. Parton’s team said she had faced a brief battle with cancer and died Tuesday surrounded by her loved ones. Parton’s nephew, Brian Seaver, announced the country music icon’s death in a video posted to her Instagram account. “My name is Brian Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister,...