Collin Rugg(@CollinRugg):JUST IN: Country music icon Dolly Parton, 80, has died. Her nephew, Brian Seaver, made the announcement on Instagram. "My name is Brin Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next." "This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality..." Rest in peace.

2026.08.25 18:10

JUST IN: Country music icon Dolly Parton, 80, has died. Her nephew, Brian Seaver, made the announcement on Instagram. "My name is Brin Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next." "This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality..." Rest in peace.