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Country singer Dolly Parton dies at age 80 — DW

Lev Shevtsov 25 August 2026 21:17
Country singer Dolly Parton dies at age 80 — DW

Legendary country singer Dolly Parton has died in the United States at the age of 80. Her family announced the performer's death on social media, Deutsche Welle English reports.

A long musical career

According to DW, Parton devoted nearly her entire life to music. Her creative career lasted more than half a century and included a broad list of hits. The singer was known around the world.

Famous songs

Among Parton's best-known songs, DW names “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.”

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The performer's debut album, “Hello, I’m Dolly,” was released in 1967. In a photo caption, DW notes that Parton continued releasing hits from then on.

The article calls her a legend of American country music. The DW report was prepared by Mark Hallam with contributions from AFP, AP, and Reuters.

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