'Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration': Full statement announcing Parton's deathreaking

We can now bring you a statement put out by Dolly Parton's public relations team, confirming the death of the country singer. "Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. "Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and f