Dolly Parton

Last Updated On | 15 Sept 2026

Dolly Parton honored at Emmys by good friend Reba McEntire weeks after heartbreaking death — and more tearful tributes

The "I Will Always Love You" singer and writer died at age 80 on August 25, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Catherine O'Hara and Hayden Panettiere were also paid tribute to

Dolly Parton's sister breaks silence on star 'dying of a broken heart'

Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 aged 80 following a brief cancer battle, with her nephew announcing the sad news on social media

Dolly Parton's family member inundated with support two weeks after her passing

The "I Will Always Love You" singer did not have kids of her own with husband Carl Dean, but was a mom to her younger siblings and nieces and nephews

Jane Fonda remembers incident with Lily Tomlin that got Dolly Parton 'very upset'

The 9 to 5 co-stars became fast friends for the rest of their lives, even reuniting on screen for the series finale of Grace and Frankie decades later

Dolly Parton's sister asks for 'more compassion' after 'snarky tweets' following singer's death

Stella Parton has asked for 'more compassion' after being subjected to 'snarky tweets' and 'AI garbage' since the country icon's death

Meghan Markle pays quiet tribute to Dolly Parton after fan backlash

The Duchess of Sussex has shared a subtle tribute to the late Dolly Parton in her recent Instagram post - and it almost went under the radar

Dolly Parton's cousin reveals emotional final moment with star before her death

The "Jolene" hitmaker passed away on August 25, with her family hosting a private service for her burial three days later

Dolly Parton's heartbreaking reason for keeping cancer battle a secret revealed

Jada Star has opened up about her aunt's final health battle and the family's shock following her death on August 25

Dolly Parton revealed the heartbreaking name she'd chosen for daughter she never had

The late country legend and her husband Carl Dean dreamed of becoming parents before Dolly came to believe her life had taken a different path

Dolly Parton's resurfaced letter to children reveals final wish: 'Promise me'

The country music star penned a heartfelt letter to her Imagination Library graduates

Dolly Parton's final wish to be brought to life in stunning tribute

Dolly Parton passed away aged 80 on August 25, leaving behind a $450 million fortune and a philanthropic legacy

Dolly Parton's sister reveals late star's final wish for family

The "I Will Always Love You" singer died on August 25 at the age of 80, with her private funeral service held three days later

Dolly Parton honored by country stars in emotional tribute days after private funeral

Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and the country legend's niece Jada Star led an emotional celebration at the venue Dolly once called "the church of my heart"

Dolly Parton's family member pays tribute after star's private funeral service

The "Jolene" singer was laid to rest on August 28, three days after her passing at the age of 80, with just family and friends included

Dolly Parton's family honor singer with sequins and color at private service, 3 days after death

Dolly was known for her love of rhinestones and bold style

Dolly Parton finally confirmed a long-standing rumor about her body before her death at 80

The late country music icon confirmed whether or not she had tattoos, six years before her death at 80 on August 25, 2026

Garth Brooks' daughter divides opinion with 'utterly ridiculous' Dolly Parton tribute

Allie Colleen has been criticized for turning her Dolly Parton tribute into a post about her own fears of losing her father, Garth Brooks

Dolly Parton's poignant obituary reveals final resting place beside beloved husband Carl Dean

The country music legend was remembered for her "wit, warmth and kindness" as loved ones gathered at the Nashville cemetery where she will be laid to rest

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The best songs don't go out of fashion and are sure to climb up the charts year on year, but which songs made their artists a favourite at the bank?

Dolly Parton rewrote the beauty rulebook with her 'open and honest' approach to surgery, and for that, she will be truly missed

Country musician Dolly Parton leaves a legacy in the beauty world, shattering comparison culture by being open about the 'work' she had done

Dolly Parton's unexpected response to discovering she and goddaughter Miley Cyrus were related

Dolly Parton discovered that she and goddaughter Miley Cyrus were actually blood relations, two years before her death at 80 on August 25, 2026

'Royal soft power at its very finest': The 12-million-view viral tribute to Dolly Parton that proved King Charles’s PR mastery

With over 12 million views on Instagram, Buckingham Palace's surprise tribute to Dolly Parton proved to be a stroke of PR genius. Here is why the gesture resonated so deeply.

Miley Cyrus' sister Noah breaks silence on Dolly Parton's death with heartbreaking message

Noah Cyrus is the youngest of Billy Ray Cyrus' children with his ex-wife, Tish Cyrus, and is a successful singer-songwriter in her own right

Country music stars of the '70s — their lives since

Dolly Parton, a major country music star of the '70s, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, at 80 years old after a short battle with cancer

She told me: 'People just need to be better to each other' - Inside the unforgettable afternoon I spent with the late Dolly Parton

From flying first-class on Dolly's dime to learning the secret behind her 59-year marriage and her biggest regrets, HELLO! features contributor Sally Morgan shares an intimate tribute to the superstar who gave away millions, saved lives, and treated everyone like family.

The one thing Dolly Parton was 'scared' of when she met the late Queen Elizabeth in 1977