Dolly Parton, a renowned country music legend, has died at the age of 80. She passed away after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Parton's team announced her death, noting that she bravely faced her illness until the end.

Her legacy extends far beyond her successful music career, which spanned six decades and also led to TV and movie stardom. Parton was known for her generosity, donating hundreds of millions of books through her Imagination Library and funding research for a lifesaving vaccine. Further details about her life and legacy are available from the source, including a statement from her team.