Dolly Parton dies at 80; tributes from Sabrina Carpenter, Shania Twain

Country music legend Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the music industry, with fellow stars Sabrina Carpenter and Shania Twain sharing personal memories and honoring her profound legacy. Parton's death was confirmed by her representatives, who stated she passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. They noted she had been bravely facing the illness. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, first announced her passing in a video message.