Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Days Before Nashville Museum Opening
Dolly Parton, the iconic figure in country music, has passed away at 80 years old, according to an announcement from her family on Tuesday. Her nephew Bryan Seaver honored her memory in an emotional Instagram video, highlighting her immense influence. The news follows Dolly's unveiling of the forthcoming SongTeller Hotel in Nashville, which will feature The Life of Many Colors Museum, dedicated to her legacy. Reservations for the hotel open on September 14, while the museum is slated to launch in October. Despite recent health challenges, Parton remained dedicated to her work, leaving behind her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, among others.
Key facts
- Dolly Parton died at age 80.
- Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death via a pre-recorded Instagram video.
- The announcement came days after she announced the SongTeller Hotel and The Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville.
- The hotel begins reservations on September 14; the museum opens in October.
- Parton commissioned Andy Warhol to create her portrait in 1985.
- In 2019, she released an art collection with the Grand Ole Opry and Kirkland, featuring artist David Diskin.
- Her husband Carl Thomas Dean died in March 2025.
- Her goddaughter is Miley Cyrus.
Entities
Artists
- Dolly Parton
- Andy Warhol
- David Diskin
- Miley Cyrus
Institutions
- SongTeller Hotel
- The Life of Many Colors Museum
- Grand Ole Opry
- Kirkland
- Galerie Magazine
- People
Locations
- Nashville
- United States
- New York
- Studio 54