Dolly Parton: The Life of an Iconic Country Singer
BBC News reports on the passing of Dolly Parton at the age of 80, as announced by her family on social media.
"Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," Parton’s nephew Brian Seaver said in a video announcement.
In a career spanning over seven decades, Parton achieved remarkable success: winning 10 Grammy awards, selling more than 100 million records worldwide, and writing over 3,000 songs. She regarded songwriting as her primary expression: "It’s my way of expressing myself. It’s my therapy."
Parton was also renowned for her business acumen, making strategic decisions to steer her show business career, which began over 60 years ago.
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