Dolly Parton’s life in photos: Remembering the legendary country star before her death at 80

Country music has lost its brightest star.

Dolly Parton, the larger-than-life singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist behind beloved hits including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5,” has died at age 80.

From her humble beginnings in rural Tennessee, to her decades-spanning career as a global superstar, Parton was beloved for her sparkling style, quick wit, unmistakable voice, and legendary songwriting.

Take a look back at the life and career of the one-of-a-kind country music icon in photos.

Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Thomas Dean, date unknown dollyparton/Instagram


1970 Michael Ochs Archives


1974 Michael Ochs Archives


1974 Michael Ochs Archives


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1979 Getty Images


1980 Getty Images


Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Thomas Dean, date unknown dollyparton/Instagram


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2007 Stephen Lovekin


Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus 2019 Getty Images for The Recording A


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