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Dolly Parton, music legend and beloved icon, has passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations. Rising from rural Tennessee to global stardom, she redefined country music with her timeless songs, sold over 100 million records, and earned 11 Grammys, 3 Emmys, and two Oscar nods. Beyond the stage, she dazzled on screen in classics like “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias,” built Dollywood, launched the Imagination Library, and donated a million dollars to COVID-19 vaccine research. Her warmth, wit, and resilience touched millions — from fans to fellow artists — and her spirit will echo forever in every song, smile, and story she gifted the world.

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