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Dolly Parton dies at 80 as US flags will be flown at half-staff
American country music star Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her family announced her death, while US President Donald Trump said American flags would be flown at half-staff for a week in her memory.
The death of American country music star Dolly Parton was announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver on behalf of her family. Seaver made the announcement in a video posted on Tuesday. American flags are planned to be flown at half-staff for a week in memory of Parton, who died at the age of 80.
US President Donald Trump said the measure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Parton experienced health problems in recent months
The singer canceled some appearances and postponed a scheduled performance in Las Vegas in the final months of her life because of health problems.
A few days before her death, Parton told her fans that she had recovered after experiencing health problems. She said she had responded positively to medication and treatment.
She was one of country music's best-known figures
Born in 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family. She began performing at a young age, singing on local radio stations at 10 and recording her first single, “Puppy Love,” at 13. That same year, she performed at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
Parton moved to Nashville in 1964. She first became known for songs recorded by other artists and reached a wider audience after appearing on Porter Wagoner's television program from 1967 to 1974.
Parton strengthened her solo career in the 1970s, rising to prominence with songs such as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” “I Will Always Love You” was later performed by Whitney Houston and became a worldwide success.
Alongside her music career, Parton also acted in films. She appeared in “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias.” She was also known for her charitable work through the Imagination Library project, which provides free books to children.
She won 11 Grammy Awards
During a career spanning more than six decades, Parton sold more than 100 million records and received numerous awards, including 11 Grammy Awards. She was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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