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Beloved country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 of cancer
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Akim Powell, KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Parton had recently shared an update on her health, acknowledging a decline after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025. Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The news was revealed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a Facebook video. Seaver spoke highly of his aunt, saying she opened doors for those around her and made history. He noted that her example made them believe anything was possible.
Parton had recently shared an update on her health, acknowledging a decline after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025. She mentioned going through "hard times with my health" in an interview.
Further details about Dolly Parton's life and legacy are available from the source.
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Category: parks Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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