- Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a celebrated six-decade career.
- Born in a rural Tennessee log cabin, Parton went on to write more than 3,000 songs, including timeless hits such as Jolene, I Will Always Love You, and 9 to 5.
- Parton sold over 100 million records globally, earned 11 Grammy Awards, and achieved 44 top-10 country music albums.
- She expanded her entertainment career into acting with starring roles in films like 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, while also founding her Dollywood theme park.
- Estimated to be the world's wealthiest country music star, Parton was a renowned philanthropist who funded global literacy efforts, disaster relief, and COVID-19 vaccine development.
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