Dolly Parton dead at 80: Country music superstar died in a Nashville hospital following brief battle with cancer

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’  to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.  

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’  to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.  

Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed.

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Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, &lsquo;Aunt Granny&rsquo;&nbsp; to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed.
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How Dolly Parton planned what happens next 

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