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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the iconic American country music star, has died aged 80 after a brief illness.

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Dolly Parton, one of the world's most beloved music figures, has died at 80. The country music legend rose from humble Tennessee roots to become a global icon, known for her soaring vocals, songwriting and sparkling stage presence, and also had a successful career in film, business and philanthropy. US President has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for a week in her honour. She will be laid to rest in a private family service as she wished.

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1News

Music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

The country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim.

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NZ Herald

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

The singer spent more than six decades at the top of the music industry.

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Stuff

Dolly Parton’s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos

Photos of Dolly Parton’s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.

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Stuff

Dolly Parton’s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos

Photos of Dolly Parton’s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.

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Newstalk ZB

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Legendary singer-song writer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

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RNZ

A world less sparkly: Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton

The US president has ordered the lowering of American flags to half-staff across the country for a week following the news, calling Parton's passing a "true loss for millions of people".

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Stuff

Dolly Parton was a big-hearted bombshell who changed music forever

Funny and frank, the Queen of Country, who has died at the age of 80, was one of the most open-hearted stars I’ve ever met

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NZ Herald

Stars pay tribute to musician and humanitarian Dolly Parton, who died aged 80

Trump has ordered all US flags to fly at half-mast for a week.

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1News

US flags at half-mast for Dolly Parton, tributes flow: 'World feels less sparkly'

Parton, one of pop culture's most universally beloved figures, leaves behind a remarkable career spanning music, film, business and philanthropy.

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Stuff

They thought Dolly Parton was a joke. The joke was on them

She’s like Tina Turner; she’s a deity. And deities don’t die. She’s simply left her mortal form, and rejoined the stars that she came from.

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Newstalk ZB

Tami Neilson: Kiwi country singer-songwriter pays tribute to Dolly Parton

Stars are paying homage to the late Dolly Parton, who's died aged 80.

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RNZ

Singer Tami Neilson says Dolly Parton's death 'hurts so deeply'

The eight-time winner of Aotearoa's best country music award says Parton gave her permission to be the big, bold performer she has became.

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Newstalk ZB

Steve Guest: Christchurch music promoter looks back on Dolly Parton's legacy following her death

Country music legend, songwriter and humanitarian Dolly Parton has died aged 80, after a brief battle with cancer.

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1News

Music legend Dolly Parton dies after 'brief battle with cancer'

The country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim.

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NZ Herald

Dolly Parton funeral: Country music icon to be laid to rest beside husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton will be farewelled at a private family service, as she wished.

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Stuff

Farewelling Dolly: The star’s funeral details are revealed

The icon will be laid to rest in keeping with her wishes.

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Stuff

Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, up 2,109% in the US and 1,280% globally

Luminate, the industry data and analytics company, found that audio and video streams of Parton's discography skyrocketed 2,109% on the day of her death.

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1News

Push to rename US airport for Dolly Parton gets boost from governor

A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.

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Stuff

Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor

A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.

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1News

Dolly Parton laid to rest beside husband, niece pays emotional tribute

In a post shared to social media, Lainey Parton reflected on the close relationship she shared with her "Aunt Dolly".

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