Dolly Parton passes at 80 after brief cancer battle, prompting global tributes

Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, with her nephew announcing the news and her publicist confirming the illness. She passed away at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones. A flood of tributes followed from fellow stars such as Taylor Swift, Eminem, Paul McCartney and many others, alongside a gesture from Donald Trump ordering flags to half-mast. Parton’s legacy includes her prolific music catalog and philanthropic work through the Imagination Library, ensuring her impact endures beyond her passing.