Dolly Parton’s cause of death has been revealed following the country music icon’s death at age 80. A representative for Parton’s estate confirmed to The New York Times that she had been battling cancer before her death.
“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the representative said in a statement also shared with People. The specific type of cancer was not disclosed.
Parton’s death was announced on August 25 by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a news release and in a video shared on her Instagram account.
According to the World Health Organization, around 10 million people die of cancer across the globe each year. Of course, these numbers also include famous people who lost their battle with the disease. While some stars managed to survive their cancer diagnosis, others, like Dolly Parton, sadly succumbed to it. Unfortunately, the list is long.
In this gallery, you will find the most famous people who lost their lives to this terrible disease.