Dolly Parton Dies After Brief Cancer Battle

American country singer and actress Dolly Parton died on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer, according to multiple sources. She was 80 or 81 years old and had been working despite health issues.

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Dolly Parton died on August 25.
She died after a brief struggle with cancer.
She was an American country singer and actress.
She was 80 or 81 years of age at the time of death.
Her death was confirmed by her official representative or team.
She had a long career in music and film.
She wrote over 3,000 songs, including 'I Will Always Love You'.
She received multiple Grammy Awards.
President Donald Trump ordered the lowering of flags across the U.S. in her honor.
This was the first time in U.S. history that a cultural figure received such an honor.

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Dolly Parton died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. — vm
She was surrounded by close family at the time of death. — vm
She told People in an interview days before her death that she was recovering and continuing to work. — vm
She was 81 years old at the time of death. — m24
She had been undergoing treatment for kidney stones for several years. — m24
She canceled concerts in May and had three concerts scheduled in Las Vegas in September. — m24
The flag lowering was for seven days. — m24
The flag lowering was for one week. — vm

Coverage (2 sources)

People: Dolly Parton died after a short struggle with cancer — Вечерняя Москва
People: Singer Dolly Parton died after battling cancer — Москва 24

Dolly Parton Dies After Brief Cancer Battle

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