Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, has died at 80, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced in an Instagram video. The cause of death remains unknown.Prefer HTon Google Dolly Parton, The Queen of Country, has passed away at the age of 80, her nephew announced in an Instagram video.Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew, announced the 80-year-old's death in an Instagram video shared via Dolly Parton's Instagram page. A cause of death was not immediately revealed.This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.
He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure.
Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team.
