What was the date of Dolly Parton's death?

Aug 25, 2026 · entertainment · 12 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below

Where the coverage splits

Date Aug 25 — 11 outlets

Most outlets report Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026.

The Music Universe · Aug 25, 2026

Nine.com.au · Aug 25, 2026

CNA · Aug 25, 2026

Knoxville News-Sentinel · Aug 25, 2026

NBC News · Aug 25, 2026

Showbiz Cheat Sheet · Aug 25, 2026

Essentially Sports · Aug 25, 2026

Baltimore News · Aug 25, 2026

The Hollywood Reporter · Aug 25, 2026

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Aug 26, 2026

Live 5 News WCSC · Aug 26, 2026

Date Aug 23 — 1 outlet

Rolling Stone reports her death occurred on August 23, 2026.

Rolling Stone · Aug 26, 2026

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