Music legend Dolly Parton dies

Music legend Dolly Parton dies

US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like 'Jolene,' has died at the age of 80, her family said Tuesday.

Dolly Parton Dies
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"Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus," her nephew said in a video on social media.

He said the multiple award-winning artist had "opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life."

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