Dolly Parton: The life of a legendary country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media.
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"Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly."
— Brian Seaver , Other
"It's my way of expressing myself. It's my therapy."
— Dolly Parton , Celebrity
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Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media.
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