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Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, has died

CBC World · August 25, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, has died

Dolly Parton, an omnipresent country music legend adored by fans for her artistry, honesty and philanthropy, has passed away at age 80, her family said in a statement.

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Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, has died

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