The country music star’s death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 A life in pictures Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Dolly Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists, writes Guardian music critic Alex Petridis. You can read his tribute here. Country ⁠music ​legend ⁠Dolly Parton ⁠has ​died at the age of 80, ‌her ‌family has announced. This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father, Larry, held before me. I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now. It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. Continue reading...