Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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Dolly Parton, a renowned country music icon, has passed away at the age of 80. Her nephew, Brian Seaver, made the announcement on Instagram. Seaver represented the Parton and Owens family in a video, stating that Parton had asked him to make the announcement years ago. He had served as her head of security for over two decades.

Seaver's announcement followed a year in which Parton had canceled several concerts. Further details about her passing are available from the source. Parton's career spanned multiple industries, including music, TV, and film, earning her numerous awards and inductions into prestigious halls of fame.

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Category: News · Published: August 25, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

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