Dolly Parton's cause of death confirmed after 'brief battle' as tributes pour in for country icon
Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a "brief battle with cancer." Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the iconic singer.
Her publicist, Marcel Pariseau, confirmed the news in a statement to media outlets, saying, "After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones." The type of cancer was not disclosed.
Parton, best known for genre-defining hits like "9 To 5," "I Will Always Love You," and "Jolene," had a career spanning over 60 years. The statement continued, "Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand."
