The death of country music legend Dolly Parton sent shockwaves around the world, but most notably in her beloved home state of Tennessee.

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'

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.

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