The singer Dolly Parton, country music star, passed away yesterday at the age of 80 after more than six decades of artistic career that have produced major international hits like 'Jolene' or 'I will always love you', among others.
In recent times, rumors about her health had been circulating, especially after having to postpone her work commitments at the end of 2025 due to health reasons. Shortly after, her sister asked for prayers for her, but the singer appeared to reassure her fans stating that she was "fine".
Now, following her death on August 25, family sources have revealed that the singer, songwriter, and actress passed away after a brief battle with cancer, as reported by her team to People magazine and Efe.
"After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed from this earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by her loved ones," the statement said.
The statement does not specify the type of cancer the 'Jolene' singer had, but confirms that she passed away at a specialized medical center in Nashville, Tennessee.
According to close sources, Parton was admitted to the Nashville hospital on Friday, August 21, where she passed away four days later.
Apparently, the reason for her admission a few days ago was kidney and autoimmune issues, as reported by Tmz and echoed by the same agency. "I'm dealing with some health issues that I didn't pay attention to while taking care of Carl," the singer recently said, referring to her late husband Carl Thomas Dean, who passed away in March 2025 at the age of 82.
Beyond her artistic career, Dolly Parton stood out for her role in philanthropy. In fact, she was one of the first to financially contribute to the development of the Moderna vaccine against Covid.