{"id":1025613,"date":"2026-08-26T16:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1025613\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:45:18","slug":"dolly-partons-cause-of-death-country-music-icon-battled-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1025613\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton’s cause of death: Country music icon battled cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dolly Parton<\/a> had reportedly been battling cancer before her death. <\/p>\n

A spokesperson for Parton\u2019s estate confirmed the cause of death to the New York Times.<\/a> <\/p>\n

In a statement, also shared with People<\/a>, a representative for the country music icon said: \u201cAfter bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

The type of cancer was not specified. TMZ<\/a> had previously reported that Parton had been hospitalized early Friday for kidney and autoimmune issues. <\/p>\n

Parton\u2019s death<\/a> at age 80 was announced earlier Tuesday by her nephew Bryan Seaver in a news release and in a video shared to the singer\u2019s Instagram page<\/a>. Tributes<\/a> from entertainment luminaries, politicians and others immediately followed. <\/p>\n

An entertainer and philanthropist, Parton had previously had a series of health issues<\/a> that led her to postpone several public appearances and performances. She missed the announcement of a Dollywood attraction<\/a> to recover from a kidney stone in September 2025. Later that month, she delayed her residency at Caesars Palace<\/a> in Las Vegas for unspecified \u201chealth challenges.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cOur beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,\u201d the statement from her representatives read. \u201cHer unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly\u2019s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n