Country music icon, Dolly Parton, dies at 80 \u2013<\/p>\n
By Oladele Eniola<\/p>\n
Music icon, singer and songwriter, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 80.<\/p>\n
Parton\u2019s death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a video shared on her social media accounts on Tuesday, noting that she died in Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n
The cause of death of the Legendary country music singer is yet to be\u00a0 disclosed.<\/p>\n
The Parton enjoyed a career spanning more than six decades, becoming one of the most successful figures in country music.<\/p>\n
She was known for hit songs including \u201cJolene\u201d, \u201c9 to 5\u201d, \u201cI Will Always Love You\u201d and \u201cCoat of Many Colors\u201d.<\/p>\n
Parton sold more than 100 million records worldwide and received 11 Grammy Awards, while also earning numerous other honours during her career.<\/p>\n
Beyond music, Parton established herself as an actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, appearing in films such as 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias.<\/p>\n
She also founded the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee and established the Imagination Library, a literacy initiative that provided millions of books to children.<\/p>\n
Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and remained active in entertainment and philanthropy until her later years.<\/p>\n
Her death came shortly after she had spoken publicly about health challenges that affected some of her recent activities.<\/p>\n
Parton had cancelled a planned Las Vegas residency and missed some public appearances because of her health, although she continued working on several projects.<\/p>\n
The music icon rose from humble beginnings to become an internationally acclaimed entertainer whose influence extended beyond country music.<\/p>\n
Her songwriting and performances earned her global audience, while her philanthropic activities cemented her reputation as one of the entertainment industry\u2019s most influential figures.<\/p>\n
Parton survived by her siblings and other family members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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