I cover breaking news.Aug 25, 2026, 02:17pm EDTToplineCountry music icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her nephew and head of security Bryan Seaver said in a video message posted on the musician’s Instagram page, just days after she told People Magazine she was dealing with “hard times with my health” following the death of her husband in 2025.Parton’s death was announced by her nephew in a video message posted on her Instagram account.RedfernsKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED VideoExplore Topic