The humanitarian and actor leaves a lasting legacy

Dolly Parton, the musician behind “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5” who moonlit as an actress, philanthropist, advocate, and amusement park impresario, has died, her nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed on Tuesday, August 25. She was 80 years old.

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