Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter, literacy advocate and cultural icon whose wit, beauty and musicality shaped country music for more than six decades has died, aged 80.

Known for her unapologetically flashy style and soulful music, singer and philanthropist's smash hits included 'Jolene,' '9 to 5' and 'I Will Always Love You'

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.

Dolly Parton, country music legend, dead at 80.