Dolly Parton has passed away after a brief fight with cancer, according to her team.

Dolly Parton died after being diagnosed with cancer, according to her representatives.

In a statement to PEOPLE on Aug. 25, representatives for the country music icon confirmed that the “Jolene” singer died at age 80 on Tuesday following a “brief battle with cancer.” The specific type of cancer was not revealed.

“Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity to everything she touched,” her representatives said, highlighting her generosity and lasting impact on countless lives.

They also pointed to her philanthropic work, including the hundreds of millions of books distributed through her Imagination Library and her support for medical research that contributed to the development of a lifesaving vaccine used worldwide.

After courageously facing her illness, Parton died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville surrounded by loved ones. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in an Instagram video on Aug. 25.

Parton had been admitted to the cancer center on Friday, Aug. 21, and died four days later. Prior to her death, she had also reportedly been dealing with kidney and autoimmune-related health issues.

In an Instagram video announcing Dolly Parton’s death, her nephew Bryan Seaver introduced himself and shared that he was speaking on behalf of the Parton and Owens families.

Seaver identified himself as the son of Cassie Parton and described Dolly as a beloved aunt, sister, “Sis,” and “Granny” to one generation and “Gigi” to the next.

He explained that announcing her passing was something Parton had asked him to do years ago. Having served as her head of security for more than two decades, following in the role previously held by his father, Larry, Seaver said he had long imagined how difficult the moment would be but only truly understood its weight when it arrived.

Seaver continued by saying that announcing Parton’s passing was both an honor and a deeply emotional experience filled with pride and sadness. However, he emphasized that the sadness belonged to those left behind, while Dolly was now “in the arms of Jesus,” reunited with Carl, her parents, and others who had passed before her.

Just days before her death, Parton had also spoken publicly about her declining health. In an interview with PEOPLE on Friday, she acknowledged that she had been dealing with several health concerns that she had previously overlooked while caring for her late husband, Carl.

Parton explained that this was not her first experience facing serious health challenges. She recalled spending several months recovering from health issues in the early 1980s, while also struggling with her weight at the time, saying she had already endured difficult periods with her health throughout her life.

Parton also reflected on how living in a 24/7 social media environment has changed the way people view public figures, noting that stories and concerns can become exaggerated much more quickly than they did in the past. She joked that while she once considered herself the “Queen of the Tabloids,” she could now call herself the “Queen of Social Media AI.”

Despite her health struggles, Parton said she was determined to keep working. She shared that she still had many dreams and projects she wanted to accomplish and intended to continue working for as long as possible to bring them to life.

Over the course of her remarkable decades-long career, Parton became the best-selling female country artist of all time, with more than 160 million albums sold worldwide. She released her debut album, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967 and went on to create some of country music’s most iconic songs, including “I Will Always Love You,” “9 to 5,” and “Jolene.”

Parton was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, who passed away in March 2025.

Following his death, Parton shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, reflecting on their decades together and writing that they had shared many wonderful years. She added that words could never fully express the love they had for each other throughout their more than 60 years together.

Throughout their nearly six-decade marriage, Carl Dean largely remained away from the public eye while quietly supporting Parton and her career. Parton once told PEOPLE that Dean was always supportive, as long as she didn’t try to pull him into the spotlight, describing him as her “biggest fan behind the scenes.”

Parton also spoke about the secret to their enduring marriage in a 2018 interview with PEOPLE. With her signature humor, she joked, “Stay gone!” explaining that although she traveled frequently, the couple truly enjoyed their time together and appreciated the simple things they shared.