Dolly Parton poses for a portrait at 'Dollywood' in October 1988 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
In pictures: The life of music legend Dolly Parton
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Take a look back at some memorable moments from the life of country music icon Dolly Parton, whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades.
Parton performed with her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, many times over the years
Parton as a child in 1955 in Tennessee
Parton taking to the stage in 1976. She won 11 Grammy awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, over the course of her career
Parton made her movie debut in 1980's '9 to 5,' starring alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
Parton created a theme park, Dollywood, a popular tourist spot in her home state of Tennessee
Parton penned some 3,000 songs, including the iconic ballad I Will Always Love You and Jolene
Dolly Parton performing during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys in Texas in November 2023
Parton's wholesome personality, combined with her towering blonde hairdos, flamboyant costumes and giddy delight at holding centre stage, helped introduce country music to international audiences
Over the decades, Parton found the humour in frequent questions about her extravagant dress sense and figure
Parton posing for a photo with tyre salesmen around 1965 in Nashville. Throughout her career, she always stayed true to her Tennessee roots
Parton had a long-running literacy programme for preschool children across the United States
Fans leave flowers around the star of Parton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The US flag lowered to half staff at the White House in Washington to honour Dolly Parton