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Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80

Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80WorldPing

The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

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