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Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80 at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton was a longtime performer at the Grand Ole Opry and a prolific songwriter with over 100 million in worldwide record sales.
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The death of this prominent cultural figure marks the end of a career that spanned decades and included significant contributions to music, film, and children's literacy through her nonprofit work.
Key Facts
- Dolly Parton passed away at age 80 at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
- Parton received 55 Grammy nominations and won 10 awards during her career.
- She founded the Imagination Library nonprofit to provide free books to children.
- Her music catalog includes over 100 million in worldwide sales and 1 billion online streams.
- She was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Her film credits include the 1980 comedy '9 to 5'.
Who's Mentioned
organizationImagination Library“Nonprofit founded by Parton”personDolly Parton“Subject of the obituary”locationNashville“City of death”personKenny Rogers“Duet partner”organizationGrand Ole Opry“Venue where Parton performed”organizationCountry Music Hall of Fame“Induction site”personWhitney Houston“Artist who covered Parton's song”personJane Fonda“Co-star in 9 to 5”organizationDollywood Foundation“Foundation established by Parton”organizationRecording Academy“Awarding body”personLily Tomlin“Co-star in 9 to 5”other10“Number of Grammy wins”other80“Age at death”other55“Number of Grammy nominations”locationVanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center“Location of death”