Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Legendary country music artist Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of extensive philanthropy and iconic musical contributions.

Parton famously refused to surrender half the publishing rights of her hit song 'I Will Always Love You' to Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, in 1974.

Throughout her career, the singer donated more than 300 million books and millions of dollars in aid while maintaining strict control over her creative intellectual property.