World-renowned country music legend Dolly Parton has sadly passed away at the age of 80 after a courageous fight with cancer and various health complications. Rising from a modest upbringing, she became a symbol of success in the music industry, captivating audiences for over sixty years. Parton's incredible legacy is defined by her unforgettable songs and meaningful performances that touched millions worldwide.

Dolly Parton's cause of death has been revealed as a brief battle with cancer, where she was hospitalized at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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, the beloved country singer, has died at age 80, her nephew confirmed.

Dolly Parton, the legendary American country singer, songwriter and actress, died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.