# Dolly Parton, Country Queen Who Sang of Strong Women, Dies at 80

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-25 18:15 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-25/dolly-parton-country-queen-who-sang-of-strong-women-dies-at-80?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8ddbaf8f08580001b66689

> Dolly Parton, the glamorous and exuberant “Queen of Country,” has died at 80. She rose from extreme poverty in rural Tennessee to become one of America’s most distinguished songwriters and wealthiest self-made women.

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