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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead tributes after country legend Dolly Parton dies
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John have led an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans to Dolly Parton following the music icon's death at the age of 80.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton, music icon, died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
- Tributes poured in from stars like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Elton John, and many others.
- Parton was known for hits like 'Jolene,' '9 to 5,' and 'I Will Always Love You'.
- She was also an actress and philanthropist, notably funding early COVID-19 vaccines and children's literacy programs.
- Her influence extended across generations, inspiring a new wave of female artists.
- Presidents Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama also paid their respects.
- Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency due to health issues, citing kidney stones.
- She died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones.