Born: 19 January 1946 · Died: 25 August 2026 · Age at death: 80
How old was Dolly Parton when she died?
Dolly Parton died aged 80. She was born on 19 January 1946 and died on 25 August 2026.
Quick facts
Date of birth19 January 1946
Date of death25 August 2026
Age at death80
NationalityAmerican
BirthplacePittman Center, United States
Editor's Take:
Dolly Parton turned a poor mountain childhood into a career built on sharp songwriting and big-hearted generosity. Behind the wigs and jokes is one of America's finest songwriters. She also proved to be a shrewd businesswoman. Her Imagination Library has given away hundreds of millions of books. In 2020 she gave a million dollars towards research on a Covid-19 vaccine. She has also built Dollywood into a major employer in her home county. Her songs have been recorded by artists from Whitney Houston to Jack White.
Key Milestones
1967: Joins The Porter Wagoner Show
1973: Releases the single Jolene
1980: Stars in 9 to 5
1995: Founds the Imagination Library
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean (née Parton; January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Dubbed the "Queen of Country", Parton was one of the most successful performers in the history of country music.
