Legendary country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton passed away on 25 August after a brief battle with cancer. Her passing in Nashville marked the end of a iconic career during which she sold over 100 million records and became one of the most beloved figures in music across the world.
DOLLY PARTON PASSES AWAY AT 80
Dolly Parton’s death was announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who shared that she passed peacefully at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her death. Tributes poured in from stars including Taylor Swift, Elton John, and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus.
The iconic singer was born in rural Tennessee and came from humble beginnings later becoming a worldwide icon. She was known for her dazzling stage presence, wit, and generosity. During her career, she wrote more than 3000 songs and earned 25 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country charts. Beyond music, she was admired for her philanthropy, including her Imagination Library, which donated over 300 million books to children worldwide, and her funding contributions to medical research.
Take a look at five of her most famous songs to remember her by below…
FIVE MOST FAMOUS SONGS TO REMEMBER
JOLENE
A haunting and emotional country classic about a woman pleading with a glamorous rival not to steal her man
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
A heartfelt ballad written as a graceful goodbye to her former business partner, Porter Wagoner, which later became a global pop phenomenon for Whitney Houston.
9 TO 5
An upbeat, catchy anthem about the daily struggles of working-class office employees, written for the hit comedy film of the same name
COAT OF MANY COLOURS
A deeply personal and touching autobiographical story about her impoverished childhood and a mother’s handmade coat stitched with love.
HERE YOU COME AGAIN
A smooth, pop-crossover track that became one of her biggest mainstream chart successes