Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, born January 19, 1946, in Pittman Center, Tennessee, died on August 25, 2026, in Nashville at age 80. Known as the "Queen of Country," her career spanned 60 years with 50 studio albums. She sold over 100 million records worldwide and earned 11 Grammy Awards, three Emmys, and two Oscar nominations, plus a 2025 Jean Hersholt honorary Oscar.

Parton's debut album, "Hello, I'm Dolly," launched in 1967. She had 25 No. 1 country singles, tied with Reba McEntire, and 44 top 10 country albums. Her final solo album, "Rockstar" (2023), peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. She composed over 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You," "Jolene," and "9 to 5."

As an actress, she starred in films like "9 to 5" (1980) and "Steel Magnolias" (1989), earning Golden Globe nominations. Born in a one-room cabin, she was the fourth of twelve children to Avie Lee and Robert Lee Parton Sr., crediting her mother for her musical talent.

Parton's career began in 1956 and continued until her death. She leaves a legacy as one of the most-honored female performers in country music history.