Country singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, and has been welcomed by 'the arms of Jesus,' her nephew, Bryan, has confirmed in a tear-jerking statement

Dolly Parton died at the age of 80, Parton's nephew confirmed in an Instagram video acknowledging the award-winning superstar's death.

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80

Country music star Dolly Parton died at age 80, according to an announcement from her family.