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Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After a Brief Cancer Battle Her Team Has Not Publicly Named

Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief cancer battle. Her team has not named the cancer type. Here is what the record actually shows.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Sir Paul McCartney 'so sad' over death of 'magnificent' Dolly Parton

Members of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton.

BANG Premier · Aug 26

“When I came up with the Jolene lick, all the musicians said: ‘Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: Dolly Parton on writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)

Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

Guitar World · Aug 26

“Martin Gore brought along his synthesizer – we thought, this is a lot easier than learning chords on a guitar and you only need one finger to play it”: Vince Clarke on the early days of Depeche Mode and his first synth memories

Vince Clarke spoke to MusicRadar a few years back and reminisced with us about those foundational days with his Depeche Mode cohorts

MusicRadar · Aug 26

Dolly Parton named the song she wanted at her funeral — and why — more than a decade ago

Parton will be mourned at a ‘small, private service’ for her immediate family

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Backwoods Barbie and the ‘God almighty’ PMS Blues: Dolly Parton’s 10 best deep cuts

From heartbreaking spoken word to wry takes on the double standards women face, here are some of the late country singer’s lesser known gems

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Beatles surprise as unheard Day Tripper work tape offers a candid look at John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing together

UMG and Apple Corps have released a rare early Day Tripper work tape as part of the Rubber Soul Special Edition.

BANG Premier · Aug 26

'She wanted me to feel important': Catherine was 18 when she first met 'sweet' Dolly

Did you see Dolly live in concert at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

Miley Cyrus' Bond With Dolly Parton Resurfaces After Her Godmother's Death

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton shared a decades-long godmother-goddaughter relationship that began shortly after Cyrus' birth in 1992.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Inside Dolly Parton's health battles following country legend's death with cancer

‘9 to 5’ singer suffered from a range of physical and mental health struggles throughout her life

Evening Standard · Aug 26