Dolly Parton’s life in photos: Remembering the legendary country star before her death at 80

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Country music has lost its brightest star.

Dolly Parton, the larger-than-life singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist behind beloved hits including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5,” has died at age 80.

From her humble beginnings in rural Tennessee, to her decades-spanning career as a global superstar, Parton was beloved for her sparkling style, quick wit, unmistakable voice, and legendary songwriting.

Take a look back at the life and career of the one-of-a-kind country music icon in photos.

Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Thomas Dean, date unknown dollyparton/Instagram

1970 Michael Ochs Archives

1974 Michael Ochs Archives

1974 Michael Ochs Archives

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1980 Getty Images

Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Thomas Dean, date unknown dollyparton/Instagram

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2007 Stephen Lovekin

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus 2019 Getty Images for The Recording A

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