Dolly Parton Dies at Age 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at age 80, according to her family. Known for hits like 'Coat of Many Colors,' 'Jolene,' and 'I Will Always Love You,' she was one of the best-selling female artists in history with over 100 million records sold. Parton's career spanned decades as a singer-songwriter, actress, author, and businesswoman. She won 11 Grammy Awards, including Lifetime Achievement, and created Dollywood, a theme park in Tennessee. Her down-to-earth personality and connection to working-class values made her widely beloved across political divides. Beyond music, Parton was known for philanthropy, such as donating $1 million toward Moderna's vaccine research during the pandemic and supporting literacy programs globally.
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