Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Summary
Dolly Parton, a famous American country singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, has died at age 80. She was known for hit songs like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," successful acting roles, and her books program for children.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
- She wrote two famous songs, "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," in one day.
- Parton had 25 number-one country singles and 47 albums in the country top 10.
- She also succeeded in pop music with the hit "9 to 5" in 1980.
- Parton acted in movies and received Golden Globe nominations.
- She created the Imagination Library, which donated over 150 million books to children.
- Born in Tennessee in a poor family, she started performing very young and moved to Nashville to pursue music.
- She was married to Carl Dean for over 50 years until her death.
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