Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Dolly Parton, who rose from a humble but loving childhood in the mountains of East Tennessee to become the 'Queen of Country,' a Hollywood star, and a beloved American icon, has died, her family announced on Tuesday. Parton was 80 years old. Her death came after she abruptly announced in May 2026 that she was canceling a show in Las Vegas and revealed she had been receiving treatment for kidney stones for several years. 'Goodness, they take out more stones from me each year than from the quarry in Rockwood, Tennessee,' Parton said in a statement. 'But seriously, my immune system and digestive system have completely gone haywire over the last two or three years, and I'm working very hard to recover and strengthen them. Hopefully, I'll be back to full form soon.'
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