Dolly Parton shared update on her health days before her death at age 80

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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Music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Her family made the announcement on August 25.

Details about her health had been shared by Parton herself just days before her death.

Further information about her passing can be found through the source, which reported the announcement from her family.

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Category: News · Published: August 25, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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