Dolly Parton dead at 80: a legacy of music and iconic fashion

Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, her family confirmed. She left behind dozens of hit songs, film roles and an iconic fashion archive defined by glitter, bold colour and unapologetic excess. Among her most memorable looks were a neon-pink metallic fringed outfit at her 2023 Rockstar album press conference and her own take on the little black dress at the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.