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IN PHOTOS | Dolly Parton passes away at 80: Fans pay tribute to the iconic country singer

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 01:30 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

The country music icon, known for her soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes, passed away on August 25, leaving behind a beautiful legacy. Emotional die-hard fans gathered to pay tribute in Tennessee

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Dolly Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement by representatives. Photos Courtesy: AFP
Dolly Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement by representatives. Photos Courtesy: AFP
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People mourn by the bronze statue of late US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, known for hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5"
People mourn by the bronze statue of late US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, known for hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5"
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Many emotional fans also prayed near her statue situated on the lawn at the Sevier County Courthouse, after hearing about the news of her demise
Many emotional fans also prayed near her statue situated on the lawn at the Sevier County Courthouse, after hearing about the news of her demise
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Fans have been paying tribute to Dolly Parton at her statue in Sevierville, Tennessee, ever since they got to know abou her death, and have been leaving bouquets of flowers in her memory to honour her legacy
Fans have been paying tribute to Dolly Parton at her statue in Sevierville, Tennessee, ever since they got to know abou her death, and have been leaving bouquets of flowers in her memory to honour her legacy
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It was not only the old but also young fans who came to pay tribute to Dolly Parton at her statue at the Sevier County Courthouse, after she died due to a brief battle with cancer
It was not only the old but also young fans who came to pay tribute to Dolly Parton at her statue at the Sevier County Courthouse, after she died due to a brief battle with cancer
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Parton, who plucked bejewelled banjos, guitar and dulcimers with her long fingernails during performances, was a generous philanthropist and successful businesswoman whose projects included a theme park in the Smoky Mountain foothills near her birthplace
Parton, who plucked bejewelled banjos, guitar and dulcimers with her long fingernails during performances, was a generous philanthropist and successful businesswoman whose projects included a theme park in the Smoky Mountain foothills near her birthplace

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