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The world is grieving the unexpected passing of country legend\u00a0Dolly Parton.<\/p>\n
Dolly Parton died Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80.<\/p>\n
News of Dolly Parton\u2019s death was announced on her social media pages in a video message from her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Seaver, the son of Dolly\u2019s sister Cassie, spoke on behalf of the family, saying:<\/p>\n
\u201cI am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean,\u201d Seaver, head of his aunt\u2019s security team, said. He added that the video announcement was something Dolly asked him to do years ago.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI have imagined the heaviness of this moment, but haven\u2019t truly felt it until now. It is an honor. An honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bryan shared that Dolly is \u201cin the arms of Jesus\u201d and was \u201csurely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her, and longed for her to meet them in the heavens.\u201d<\/p>\n
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A press release announced Dolly\u2019s funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n
A\u00a0press release\u00a0issued by Dolly\u2019s team further confirmed her death, stating that she died in Nashville. The statement honored Dolly as \u201can inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The press statement also revealed Dolly\u2019s wishes regarding a funeral, announcing that per her request, a small, private service for immediate family will be held.\u00a0It is unclear if a public memorial service will be held at a later time.<\/p>\n
Those wishing to pay tribute to Dolly are encouraged to tag @Dolly Parton on tribute posts on social media.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, the family asks\u00a0for donations to be made to Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library at\u00a0www.imaginationlibrary.com.<\/p>\n
Dolly was preceded in death by her\u00a0husband of 59 years, Carl Thomas Dean (1942 \u2013 2025), her mother, Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 \u2013 2003), and her father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 \u2013 2000).<\/p>\n
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