Music icon Dolly Parton remembered by fans around the world
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 25, 2026 at 2:17 PM ET
- Coverage span: 36 min
- Coverage: 4 reports from 4 independent publications
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CBC NewsTier A
Music icon Dolly Parton remembered by fans around the world(opens original report in a new tab)National PostTier B
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80(opens original report in a new tab)By her own reckoning, she penned 3,000 tunes in all, including enduring standards like 1973's Jolene and the iconic ballad I Will Always Love You, which became an international smash for Whitney Houston — National Post
CBS NewsTier B
Early details after Dolly Parton dies at 80(opens original report in a new tab)Music legend Dolly Parton has died, her family says. She was 80 years old. Reed Cowan anchored CBS News' special coverage. — CBS News
France 24Tier B
Beloved US country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80(opens original report in a new tab)US singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family said in a statement. The prolific songwriter released 49 studio albums, more than 100 compilation… — France 24
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