Legendary Dolly Parton Dead At 80

Breaking: Legendary Dolly Parton Dead at 80

Dolly Parton in photos: Legendary musician dies at 80

Parton's career spanned more than six decades.

Dolly Parton is dead at age 80

Iconic country legend Dolly Parton has died, according to a statement from her family. Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death in a video posted to social media Tuesday. 'After a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.'"My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my Aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, sister, sis, and granny to one generation and Gigi to the next," he said. Seaver said Parton had asked him years ago to be prepared to announce her death. "It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," he added. "Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by [husband] Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens." Parton had offered updates to her fans about her health recently after having to cancel some shows to let her rest. "I can't be dizzy, carrying around banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels," she said in one video from May, "not to mention all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big personality."Seaver continued to say Parton is finally at rest. "My family and I have shared a lifetime of beautiful memories with Dolly, but so have you. She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD, and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family whether you liked it or not," he said. "Our family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever," Seaver added. "Dolly was a farmer, just like her daddy; he farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness. Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Dolly Parton Dead At 80

Dolly Parton, the towering queen of country music whose sky-high blonde wigs, razor-sharp wit, and world-class talent conquered pop culture and warmed millions of hearts, has passed away. She was 80. The tragic news was confirmed via an official Instagram video by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on behalf of the Parton family. Parton’s death comes ...

Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton — a country music songwriting legend and philanthropist who captured and united fans across the generational and political spectrum — has died. The “9 to 5” star “died peacefully” at 80 on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn., her publicity team announced.  “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly…