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Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Battle with Cancer

Published by SoftPower News By Rogers Atukunda · 26 August 2026 at 11:12
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose songs carried the stories of love, heartbreak, poverty and resilience from rural Tennessee to audiences around the world, has died at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at […] The post Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Battle with Cancer appeared firs

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