Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.
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WorldPingUS singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family said in a statement.
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US country music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family have announced in a video on social media.
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WorldPingThe multiple award-winning artist had “opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life, said Dolly Parton’s nephew…
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WorldPingThe 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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WorldPingBeneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 Dolly Parton dies…
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WorldPingBorn on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about six years old. Her first known song, "Little Tiny Tasseltop", was about a corncob doll made with corn-silk hair.
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