Dolly Parton Died After ‘Brief Battle With Cancer,’ Her Team Says

Legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in a Nashville hospital. Her team confirmed she passed away surrounded by loved ones following a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have emerged from entertainment figures, including Paul McCartney and Sally Field. The country-music icon was known for her business acumen, notably refusing Elvis Presley's terms on songwriting royalties, which later led to significant financial success when Whitney Houston covered the same song.