United States.– Dolly Parton dies at 80, as reported this Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by a nephew of the American singer-songwriter through a video posted on Instagram.
The performer, linked for decades to country music, had been going through health problems that caused changes in her public activities.
Information about his passing comes just a few days after Parton spoke about his health status in an interview with People magazine.
In that conversation, published last August 21st, the artist explained that she was attending to some medical issues that she had not paid enough attention to while taking care of her husband, Carl Dean.
Dean, to whom the singer was married for nearly six decades, died in March 2025.
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Dolly Parton had spoken about her health issues
Parton explained that she was going through a recovery period and linked some of her health difficulties to the years in which she prioritized caring for her husband. The situation had forced the artist to postpone some of her activities and performances.
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The initial information about his death does not specify the cause of death.
A career linked to country music
Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, United States, Dolly Parton developed a career as a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
His musical career spanned several decades and was primarily associated with country, although he also incorporated elements of pop and other genres.
Among the songs related to her career are Jolene, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You. The latter subsequently achieved international reach with the version performed by Whitney Houston.
According to the information released about her career, Parton accumulated sales of over 160 million albums.
In addition to music, he participated in film and television productions and developed different business and philanthropic projects.
