Staff Writer
Country music legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family has announced.
Parton, whose career spanned more than six decades, leaves behind a legacy of music, film, business and philanthropy.
She was the voice behind timeless hits including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You,” and became one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
Beyond music, Parton was celebrated for her generosity, particularly through her Imagination Library literacy programme, which has provided books to millions of children.
Her death was announced on Tuesday by her nephew Bryan Seaver. No cause of death has been disclosed.
