BREAKING NEWS: Dolly Parton dead - Country music icon dies at 80 after health battle

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, it has been confirmed.

The 'Jolene' singer had been battling health issues in recent years.

The tragic news was announced in an Instagram video shared on Parton's official account.

The clip featured her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirming her death. Seaver, who is the son of the singer's sister Cassie Parton, said that his auntie had asked him to be the one to record the video "years ago."

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