Dolly Parton, one of country music’s most recognisable figures, has died at the age of 80, according to an announcement from the singer’s team on social media.
The announcement confirmed the death of the iconic musician but the supplied material did not include further details about the circumstances, location or timing of her death.
Parton was identified in the announcement as an iconic country singer, reflecting the status she held within the genre and the wider music world. Her death marks the loss of a major figure associated with country music.
No additional statement from relatives, representatives or public authorities was included in the supplied information. Further details may follow if Parton’s team releases more information.
