One more star in the sky. American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family announced in a video posted on her X account. The cause of her death was not specified.
Known notably for the songs “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton had left her mark on six decades of country music in the United States. Her family paid tribute to an artist who paved the way for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from all walks of life.
Dolly Parton had announced in May the postponement of several concerts, citing health issues. She had indicated at the time that her recovery was on track, while specifying that she was not yet ready to return to the stage. Her health had been the subject of particular attention for several months.
A six-decade career: Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee into a family of twelve children, Dolly Parton began writing and performing songs at a very young age. At 13, she was already performing at the Grand Ole Opry, the iconic country music radio show in Nashville.
After moving to Nashville, she joined the show of artist Porter Wagoner. This collaboration helped introduce her to the general American public before she pursued a solo career. Throughout her career, Dolly Parton wrote some 3,000 songs and sold over 100 million records. Among her best-known tracks are “Jolene,” released in 1973, and “I Will Always Love You,” composed in 1974 after the end of her professional collaboration with Porter Wagoner.
The song achieved global success nearly two decades later thanks to Whitney Houston’s cover for the soundtrack of the film “The Bodyguard” in 1992. Dolly Parton also distinguished herself in cinema, notably in “9 to 5” (1980) and “Steel Magnolias” (1989). She also recorded tracks in various musical genres, including “Islands in the Stream,” performed with Kenny Rogers.
A figure of American culture: With her recognizable appearance, outfits, and hairstyles that became iconic, Dolly Parton had built a public identity that went far beyond the scope of country music. She also assumed a unique place in a music industry long dominated by men, by combining an artistic career, control of her image, and business activities. Dolly Parton leaves behind a body of work consisting of thousands of songs and an influence that extends from country to pop, as well as cinema and entrepreneurship.
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