BREAKING: Country legend Dolly Parton dead at 80, family confirms
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 1:53 PM EDT
MGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Iconic country singer and American icon, Dolly Parton, is dead at the age of 80.
In a video posted to Parton's official social media pages, the singer's nephew confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon on behalf of the family.
