Dolly Parton (1946–2026) - Died August 25, 2026

The world was left in disbelief when the news broke that Dolly Parton had died aged 80 in Nashville. Over a spectacular career spanning seven decades, the Queen of Country penned over 3,000 songs, sold more than 100 million records, and gave us timeless songs like Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You. Beyond her massive, chart-topping musical dominance and charismatic big-screen roles, Parton was globally adored for her boundless philanthropy - most notably gifting millions of free books to children worldwide through her Imagination Library.