Dolly Parton died after being diagnosed with cancer.
In a statement to People magazine late on Tuesday, reps for the country star confirmed that her death at 80 on Tuesday followed a “brief battle with cancer”.
The type of cancer was not disclosed.
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,” the statement read.
“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre surrounded by loved ones.”
Parton died aged 80 on 25 August. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news in an Instagram video the same day.
The singer was admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre in Nashville on Friday, where she died four days later.
On Friday, just days before her death, Parton acknowledged her recent health decline in a statement to People.
“As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.”
Parton’s late husband, Carl Dean, died on 3 March 2025, at the age of 82, after a long illness.
The Jolene singer was also dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues prior to her death.
