Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, prompting a wave of tributes
Dolly Parton passed away following a “brief battle with cancer”, her representatives have confirmed.
In a statement issued to PEOPLE magazine on Tuesday (August 25), the country legend’s team confirmed that the star died aged 80 after a cancer diagnosis. The specific type of cancer has not been disclosed.
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,” the statement read.
“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.”
The statement concluded: “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
Parton died on Tuesday, with her nephew Bryan Seaver breaking the devastating news to the world via a heartfelt social media post the same day.
According to PEOPLE, Parton was admitted to a Nashville-area hospital on Friday (August 21), where she passed away four days later.
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