US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80

The family of the US country music legend announced her passing on social media. Dolly Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.

US country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family has announced on social media.

The 80-year-old singer spent almost all of her life making music and is known the world over for a series of major hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You." 

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