The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary – one who will be sorely missed.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton, singer-songwriter, died on August 25, 2026, at age 80.
- Her career is described as astonishing, highlighting her talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy.
- She is recognized as a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary in country music.