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Dolly Parton Was Admitted to Hospital Days Before Her Death

Reports said the country music icon had been hospitalized with kidney and autoimmune issues, while her cause of death has not been publicly released.

  • Country music legend Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 80, just four days after admission to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday, Aug. 21. The cause of death remains unconfirmed.
  • Parton had neglected her health while caring for her late husband Carl Dean, who died in 2025. She publicly acknowledged these struggles on the day of her hospitalization, discussing how caregiving had delayed her medical attention.
  • Her six-decade career made her a defining figure in country music, selling more than 100 million records. Iconic hits include 'Jolene,' 'Coat of Many Colors,' 'I Will Always Love You,' and '9 to 5'.
  • Tributes poured in from entertainment figures including Elton John, who called Parton 'a giant of an artist,' Kelly Osbourne, and Khloé Kardashian. All celebrated her profound influence on music and culture.
  • Nephew and former head of security Bryan Seaver announced her passing on social media, stating she died 'in the arms of Jesus.' He expressed the family's pride in her enduring legacy.
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Renowned singer Dolly Parton had revealed that she was going through health problems.

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KGAN broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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