AceShowbiz - Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80, a fact confirmed by her nephew in a video shared on her official Instagram page.

The cause of her death was not disclosed by her nephew, who expressed that the sorrow belongs to the family rather than to Dolly herself. In the days leading up to her passing, she had publicly acknowledged a decline in her health. Dolly had revealed that her health worsened over the past year following the death of her husband Carl Dean earlier in 2025.

Shortly before her death, Dolly Parton shared on Instagram that she still had many goals she wanted to achieve, showing her enduring spirit despite her declining condition.

Dolly Parton was a country music icon with a career spanning seven decades, during which she won 10 Grammy Awards and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. She wrote over 3,000 songs, considering songwriting her primary form of self-expression and therapy. Beyond music, she was a businesswoman who managed her career with determination, wit, and charm. Her film credits include starring roles in the beloved 1980 film 9 to 5 and appearances in Steel Magnolias and other projects.

The news of her passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences from across the music world, including hip-hop artists from Tennessee like Juicy J, DJ Paul, and Young Buck, as well as artists such as Flavor Flav, Denzel Curry, and Lil Nas X. Tributes have also come from longtime friends and co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, who remembered her as a generous, playful spirit and a visionary artist.

Dolly Parton’s influence on music and culture was immense, and her death marks the loss of a beloved figure whose songs, performances, and generosity touched millions. Her legacy as a trailblazer in country music and beyond will continue to inspire fans and artists worldwide.