Dolly Parton dies at 80: how the 'queen of country' turned pain, jealousy and clicking nails into worldwide hits
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. The day before her death she said she still "wanted to achieve a lot." Her hits — from "Jolene" to "I Will Always Love You" — were born from real stories of jealousy, a poor childhood, and the clicking of acrylic nails.
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