On August 25, 2026, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean died aged 80. She was singer, composer, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists ever. Dolly Parton composed more than 3000 songs, and released 49 albums as a leader. During her career, Parton had gained induction into numerous “Halls of Fame”.