Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed as cancer by representatives for the country star

Country music legend Dolly Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, representatives for the star have revealed.

The 80-year-old was admitted to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville on Friday and died four days later, surrounded by loved ones.

“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” her representatives said in a statement to PEOPLE .

“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.

“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.”

Parton had reportedly been dealing with kidney and autoimmune health issues before her death.