Credited from: LEMONDE
Dolly Parton, the iconic American country music singer who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become a cultural giant, has died at age 80. Her family announced her passing on August 25, stating, "Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus," according to Channel News Asia and Bangkok Post.
Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver highlighted her significant influence, stating she had "opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life." While the family did not disclose the cause of death, it was noted that Parton had been dealing with health concerns for some time, including the cancellation of her Las Vegas concert series earlier this year due to ongoing health issues, as reported by Le Monde and Channel News Asia.