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Dolly Parton dies at 80; fans mourn after family announcement

Country music icon Dolly Parton's family announced her death on Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 80 and had been married to Carl Dean for nearly 59 years.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dolly Parton fans around the world are mourning after the country legend’s family announced her death on Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 80.