County music legend, actor and LGBTQ+ ally Dolly Parton dies at 80

(Screenshot via Dolly Parton's social media)

Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter, actor and LGBTQ+ ally, has died at the age of 80.

The news was shared via social media Aug. 25 by Bryan Seaver, Parton’s nephew her head of security. Watch the announcement below.

Watermark Out News interviewed Parton in 2016. You can read our interview with her here:

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