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Nashville Tennessean
Memorial grows at Dolly Parton's Brentwood home
Dolly Parton's death was announced on her social media accounts Aug. 25, 2026.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton never had children. She said it gave her the freedom to thrive
Country music legend Dolly Parton never had children of her own. Here's why she said being child-free helped her career, philanthropy and lasting legacy.
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USA Today
Dolly Parton dead at 80 after cancer battle: Live updates
The world is mourning the loss of cultural icon Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
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USA Today
Dolly Parton had already made these funeral plans before she died
Dolly Parton died at 80 after privately battling cancer, her representatives confirmed. Here's what know about her funeral plans.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee may designate Sept. 25 as '9 to 5 Day' to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly launched her big screen stardom with the iconic "9 to 5," a film and song that would become synonymous with the queen herself.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton dies at 80, and stars across the world react
Remembrances have poured in from across world after Dolly Parton’s nephew announced she has died at age 80.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton will be buried alongside her husband, Carl Dean
The country star was open about her struggle with health complications in recent months, though she kept her cancer diagnosis quiet.
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Nashville Tennessean
'One of us.' Lawmakers' tributes to Dolly Parton
In 2021, lawmakers proposed placing a statue of Parton on State Capitol grounds, facing the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton graciously declined the honor.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Dolly Parton dies at 80. Take a look at her North Carolina ties
Dolly Parton was 80-years-old at the time of her death. The country music legend's ties to North Carolina.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's love story began in Nashville. They'll rest there together
Before his death in 2025, Carl Dean spent nearly six decades married to Dolly Parton. Here's how they met and what we know about his death.
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AP News
The Latest: Dolly Parton, iconic singer and songwriter, dies at age 80
Dolly Parton, the iconic songwriter, singer and actor, has died
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Palm Beach Post
Dolly Parton's cancer battle revealed after country icon's death at 80
Dolly Parton had been battling cancer before her death at age 80, her representatives confirmed Aug. 25. What we know.
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