'Truly unique': Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations
• Aug 26, 2026, 10:10 AM
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Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died in Nashville. She was 80 years old. Known for her curvy physique, massive blond wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating wit, she was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond — the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and politics. FRANCE 24's Culture Editor Eve Jackson tells us more.
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