REST IN PEACE: Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville at age 80
- She rose from humble beginnings to become an influential, philanthropic, unifying, and beloved figure in American music.
- Tributes came from musicians and politicians, while President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered in her honor.
- Parton had recently mentioned health issues while caring for her husband, who died just over a year earlier.
- Her family said the funeral would be private and intimate.
Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville at age 80, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced, praising the doors she opened and the history she changed. Parton’s career grew from humble beginnings into a major legacy in American music, alongside extensive philanthropy and broad public admiration. Musicians and politicians offered tributes, and President Donald Trump announced that U.S. flags would be lowered in her honor. In a recently published interview, Parton said she had been dealing with health issues while caring for her husband, who died slightly more than a year earlier. Her family stated that the funeral would be private and intimate.