Dolly Parton, legendary musician known as the Queen of Country, died after she was diagnosed with cancer.
The late country singer’s team confirmed her death at 80 following a “brief battle with cancer.”
However, the type of cancer and its stage have not been disclosed yet.
The statement by her reps read, “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.”
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, first announced the news via his Instagram on August 25.
Bryan said in the video, “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next.”
She was admitted in a cancer hospital in Nashville on Friday, August 21.
It was previously reported that Dolly was also suffering from kidney and autoimmune issues.
