Country music legend and humanitarian icon Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80, and now we know the specific health battle she was enduring in her final days.
Per a statement from her reps, she died “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer” surrounded by loved ones.
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Read the statement in full, as given to People magazine:
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.
Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”
The type of cancer the Jolene singer battled is not yet known. However, we do know she was also battling kidney and autoimmune issues in the days and weeks before she died.
As we reported earlier, news of the philanthropist’s death has sent shockwaves through multiple industries. Dolly touched so many lives with her talent and kindness.
The world is grieving.
May she rest in peace and light that flows through all the rainbows.
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