Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Country Music Legend Remembered for Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You

Dolly Parton, one of the most influential and beloved figures in country music, has died at the age of 80, her family announced in a video shared on social media.

Parton built a remarkable career spanning music, film and entertainment, becoming a global cultural icon. Her distinctive voice and songwriting helped produce some of country music's most enduring songs.

Among her best-known hits are Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, the latter becoming an international classic after being famously recorded by Whitney Houston for the 1992 film The Bodyguard.

Parton's music and career earned her generations of fans around the world. Her family paid tribute to the singer following her death, with the message: “She will always love you.”

Her legacy is expected to live on through her extensive body of music and the lasting influence she had on country music and popular culture.