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Dolly Parton, music legend and beloved icon, has passed away at 80 after a lifetime of dazzling performances and heartfelt storytelling. Surrounded by loved ones, she’s now “in the arms of Jesus,” as her family shared in a touching video announcement. Just last July, she poignantly reflected on finding peace in memories, writing, “I still close my eyes and go home.” Her grief over losing her husband Carl Dean — whom she’d married for 60 years — had temporarily halted her songwriting, as she admitted beautiful ideas came too emotionally raw to pursue right then. Her longtime security chief revealed she’d planned this farewell video years ago, honoring her wish for a peaceful, dignified end — even requesting a bed of plush cotton to rest in after decades of glittering rhinestones. Her legacy? Unforgettable, enduring, and deeply cherished.

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