Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, and one of the most celebrated figures in country music history. Over a six-decade career she wrote and recorded enduring songs including Jolene, I Will Always Love You, and 9 to 5, and won 11 Grammy Awards. She died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80.