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Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Passes Away at 80
(MENAFN) Dolly Parton, the legendary American country singer behind hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," has died at age 80, her family confirmed Tuesday.
The news was shared through Parton's social media accounts in a video message from her nephew, Bryan Seaver, speaking on behalf of the Parton family. A cause of death was not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
US President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social, writing: "In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM. Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you."
Parton had been dealing with health issues in recent months, prompting her to cancel appearances and delay her planned Las Vegas residency. Just days before her passing, she told fans she was recovering and responding well to medication and treatment.
From humble beginnings to household name
Parton was born in 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee, and grew up in poverty, beginning her performing career while still a child. By age 10 she was already singing on local radio, and at 13 she recorded her debut single, "Puppy Love" — the same year she first took the stage at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
She relocated to Nashville in 1964, quickly establishing herself as a sought-after songwriter whose compositions were recorded by other artists. Her visibility rose further when she joined Porter Wagoner's television variety show, appearing on it from 1967 through 1974.
Parton later built a career as a solo artist, releasing some of her most lasting songs during the 1970s — among them "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," the latter of which Whitney Houston would go on to turn into a worldwide hit.
Her influence stretched far beyond the recording studio. Parton appeared in films such as 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, and became just as well known for her charitable work, most notably the Imagination Library, which distributes free books to children.
Over more than six decades in the industry, Parton sold upward of 100 million records and won 11 Grammy Awards, among a long list of other honors. She was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The news was shared through Parton's social media accounts in a video message from her nephew, Bryan Seaver, speaking on behalf of the Parton family. A cause of death was not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
US President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social, writing: "In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM. Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you."
Parton had been dealing with health issues in recent months, prompting her to cancel appearances and delay her planned Las Vegas residency. Just days before her passing, she told fans she was recovering and responding well to medication and treatment.
From humble beginnings to household name
Parton was born in 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee, and grew up in poverty, beginning her performing career while still a child. By age 10 she was already singing on local radio, and at 13 she recorded her debut single, "Puppy Love" — the same year she first took the stage at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
She relocated to Nashville in 1964, quickly establishing herself as a sought-after songwriter whose compositions were recorded by other artists. Her visibility rose further when she joined Porter Wagoner's television variety show, appearing on it from 1967 through 1974.
Parton later built a career as a solo artist, releasing some of her most lasting songs during the 1970s — among them "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," the latter of which Whitney Houston would go on to turn into a worldwide hit.
Her influence stretched far beyond the recording studio. Parton appeared in films such as 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, and became just as well known for her charitable work, most notably the Imagination Library, which distributes free books to children.
Over more than six decades in the industry, Parton sold upward of 100 million records and won 11 Grammy Awards, among a long list of other honors. She was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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