Dolly Parton dies at 80 in Nashville. Here’s what we know about her health, funeral plans and more.

What This Story Is About

• Dolly Parton’s family announced the death of the country music icon in a video statement delivered by her nephew, Brian Seaver.

Why It Matters

• Parton’s family remembered her as a singer, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist who opened doors for generations of artists and dreamers.

What Happens Next

• The family said Parton’s team will work to preserve her legacy. No details about funeral or memorial services were announced.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family of Dolly Parton has confirmed that the Queen of Country has died at the age of 80.

Brian Seaver, the son of Parton’s sister Cassie Parton and a longtime member of Parton’s security team, delivered the announcement on behalf of the Parton and Owens families.

“It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness,” Seaver said.

Seaver said the family’s sadness was for those left behind, adding that Parton was “in the arms of Jesus,” reunited with her late husband, Carl Dean, her parents and other loved ones.

He remembered Parton for creating opportunities for family members and for “generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent.”

“Dolly was a farmer, just like her daddy,” Seaver said. “He farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness.”

Seaver said Parton’s family and the team entrusted with her legacy will work to ensure her spirit lives on. The family did not announce funeral or memorial plans.

Dolly Parton’s official account has put out a statement regarding her death, saying she died on Tuesday, August 25 in Nashville at the age of 80.

“A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family,” the statement says. “Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.”

How did Dolly Parton die?

Parton’s family has not yet announced a cause of death. In a statement from her official social media account on Tuesday, her team said that she died Tuesday in Nashville, but provided no more details about the circumstances.

Dolly Parton funeral plans

In that same statement, Parton’s team did not announce any specific plans for a public service. They said that, per her request, “a small, private service will be held for immediate family.”

Dolly Parton’s health

While no cause of death has been announced, Parton has publicly commented about her health struggles.

Just four days before her death, she said in an interview with People Magazine that she’s been “dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl,” a statement she made in reference to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean.

They had been married for nearly 60 years before his death last year.