Dolly Parton, the iconic country music singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, died on 25 August 2026 at age 80. Her death was announced via social media video by her nephew; President Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff nationwide.
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Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80. Her nephew announced her death on Tuesday in a video on social media. CBS News' Anthony Mason and Jamie Wax have more.
President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more.
Country music fans and fellow musical legends are mourning the loss of superstar Dolly Parton, whose death was announced Tuesday. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
In 1986 and 1988, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton sat down with CBS News to discuss the opening of her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, and what she hoped to accomplish with it. Parton's family announced her death on Tuesday.
Country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at age 80, her family announced. Fans headed to her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, and to her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to pay their respects. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
via @wpln.bsky.social Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday marked the loss of not only an American country music legend, but, also, a major philanthropist.
Fans worldwide are sharing their love for the beloved singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton after her death at age 80. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Dollywood.