Legendary country music singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 in Nashville, ending an extraordinary six-decade career that transformed country music and American popular culture. Dolly Parton Dies at 80 in Nashville Dolly Parton, one of the most influential figures in country music history, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the