Dolly Parton Died After ‘Brief Battle With Cancer,’ Her Team Says
Steals & Deals, Boxes & Last Chance Market Legendary singer, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at 80 surrounded by loved ones in a Nashville hospital. Her team confirming, “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her earthly life.” Tributes are pouring in from throughout the entertainment world including from her “Steel Magnolias” co-star Sally Field and fellow music legend Paul McCartney. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY. 26, 2026 © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Apple®, Apple logo® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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