Dolly Parton died at 80 after brief cancer battle

Country music legend Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her family confirmed the death, and her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announced the news in an emotional video shared on social media. Parton had been dealing with kidney and autoimmune health issues in the months prior to her passing. In a tribute posted to Facebook, Parton's younger sister, Stella Parton, revealed that the iconic singer had made a final request to her medical team.