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County music legend, rock star, philanthropist, and author Dolly Parton has died.
Her nephew Bryan Seaver made the announced through a video that was posted on her social media accounts. Parton died peacefully today in Nashville at the age of 80. Her family later confirmed she had a brief cancer battle and died in hospital. She had cancelled a series of shows since the fall of last year. Parton had said she was battling health issues following the passing of her husband.
Parton wrote nearly 3,000 songs and had 25, number one hits.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Parton’s Imagination Library.
