Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Passes Away at Age 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away peacefully at age 80 on August 25, 2026. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her death, ending a six-decade career that transformed global entertainment and affected millions of fans, musicians, and charitable organizations worldwide.
Passing Follows Canceled Las Vegas Shows and Ongoing Health Treatments
Parton’s death follows a public announcement in May that she was canceling a scheduled Las Vegas show to undergo health treatments. Her passing also comes amid recent personal tragedy for the family, following the death of her older brother, Coy “Denver” Parton.
Born on January 19, 1946, Parton built an entertainment empire spanning music, film, and business. Famous for solo classics such as “9 to 5” and “Jolene,” she also expanded her career as an actress, playwright, author, and businesswoman, notably founding the Dollywood theme park alongside numerous global humanitarian initiatives.
