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Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and generosity. Her private funeral was attended only by family, including her niece Lainey, who shared heartfelt memories of Dolly’s unwavering support — even helping pay for her beauty school. Lainey described Dolly as a nurturing force who treated her nieces and nephews like her own, never letting them feel unseen or unloved. Though no public memorial is planned yet, Parton’s estate is launching “Dollyfest,” a global celebration of her life and values originally meant for her 80th birthday, set for next year in Nashville and London — a joyful tribute to the woman who dreamed big and gave even bigger.

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