Dolly Parton dies at 80

In brief

Dolly Parton died of cancer on August 25 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80.

The singer recorded nearly 1,000 songs throughout her career, including several explicitly Christian tracks such as 1989's He’s Alive and the later release There Was Jesus. According to The Record, Parton's life was shaped by biblical teaching, which she expressed through charitable work that benefited millions of people globally. While she maintained a flamboyant stage presence, she was described as quietly focused in her private life.