Dolly Parton died after 'brief battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones'

DOLLY Parton’s cause of death has been revealed as the country music superstar died following a “brief battle with cancer”, aged 80.

Dolly Parton died after 'brief battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones'

TL;DR

  • Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a "brief battle with cancer".
  • She passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones.
  • Her representatives highlighted her lifelong generosity, including the Imagination Library and funding research for a lifesaving vaccine.
  • Parton had been facing health issues, leading to the cancellation of several appearances.
  • Her career spanned over 65 years, with numerous hit songs, albums, and awards, including 11 Grammy Awards.
  • She also achieved success in acting and opened the Dollywood theme park.