After a longtime health battle: Dolly Parton passes away at 86
A famous American country-music singer has died at 80 — a name you’ve likely been singing along to for decades.
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Once we have that, I’ll file the story immediately with the full rundown of on-the-record details, her most significant film and TV credits (9 to 5, Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, Christmas on the Square), and the family’s plans noted in the official announcement.