Dolly Parton dies at 80: Country legend’s team reveals cause of death
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Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 85, has built an extraordinary career, not just in music but in acting and business ventures as well. Recently, her team revealed the cause of her death.
Country music icon Dolly Parton's cause of death has been revealed hours after her demise. The singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist passed away at the age of 80 after what her representatives called a “brief battle with cancer.”
She took her last breath on August 25 at Nashville’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, where she had been admitted four days earlier. However, the type of cancer she had has not been revealed.
Dolly Parton's cause of death
Confirming the news in a statement, Parton's team said, "Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. 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. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones," as quoted by PEOPLE.
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The confirmation has also revealed the reason why she reduced her public commitments over recent months, including a planned Las Vegas residency in September 2025.
About Dolly Parton's legacy
The news of Parton’s death was initially shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had served as her head of security for more than two decades.
Talking about her music, “I Will Always Love You,” remains one of the most enduring songs of her career. Written after ending her professional partnership with Porter Wagoner in 1974, the song topped the country charts twice, in 1974 and 1982.
Parton also made a successful transition to film and television, starring in popular projects such as 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Steel Magnolias, while also producing successful projects including the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series and the Father of the Bride films.
Born on January 19, 1946, as the fourth of 12 children in an impoverished rural family, Parton drew from her humble beginnings to shape her music, including the beloved Coat of Many Colors. Her legacy also includes her Dollywood theme park and a long list of prestigious honours, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the National Medal of Arts and Kennedy Center Honors.
