Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCountry music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with the news shared in a video by her nephew Brian Seaver. Mr Seaver revealed that the beloved singer-songwriter had requested ‘years ago’ that he post the death announcement to her fans. Describing the duty as an honour mixed with pride and great sadness, Mr Seaver stated that Dolly had lived in the light. Mr Seaver added that Dolly is now ‘in the arms of Jesus’.The video announcement concluded with a comforting final message to her fans stating that she will always love you. In fullDolly Parton’s final wish: Nephew announces singer’s death in video she asked him to make years agoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in