Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at 80, leaving a world in mourning. Her nephew, longtime head of security Bryan Seaver, broke the news, revealing she’d been hospitalized for autoimmune and kidney issues. He shared that Dolly had prepped a heartfelt video message years ago — exactly how she wanted to say goodbye. Speaking with deep emotion, he honored her legacy while grieving alongside his family. Just days before her death, Dolly had quietly acknowledged health struggles, having set them aside while caring for her late husband Carl Dean, who died earlier this year after battling Alzheimer’s. Their 59-year marriage was a cornerstone of her life. Her PR team celebrated her seven-decade career, calling her a timeless force of music, compassion, and philanthropy. In her final wish? To rest peacefully in a soft cotton bed — a quiet, tender contrast to the glittering rhinestones that defined her stage presence.

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