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Dolly Parton, country music icon and philanthropist, dies at 80

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Dolly Parton, the iconic country music singer-songwriter, has passed away at the age of 80. Known for her prolific songwriting, including hits like 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You,' Parton transcended music to become a beloved cultural figure. Her career spanned over six decades, encompassing acting, business ventures like Dollywood, and extensive philanthropy, most notably her Imagination Library program. AI

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Dolly Parton, country music icon and philanthropist, dies at 80

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Dolly Parton, US country music legend and cultural icon, dies at 80

    Dolly Parton, the country music star who rose from grinding poverty in Tennessee to become a rhinestone-studded cultural icon with hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5”, has died at 80, her family said on Tuesday. Parton was more than a singer – she wrote 3,000 songs, acted in major Ho…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press ·

    Dolly Parton, country-music legend and cultural icon, dies after brief battle with cancer at 80 years old

    She said no to Elvis Presley over songwriting royalties. Years later, Whitney Houston's cover of that same song broke records — and made her a fortune.

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