Dolly Parton's team break silence and confirm singer died after ‘brief battle with cancer’

Dolly Parton's team break silence and confirm singer died after ‘brief battle with cancer’ The death of Dolly Parton has sent shockwaves across the music industry tonight, her team has now issued a statement confirming she died after being diagnosed with cancer Dolly Parton died after being diagnosed with cancer, her team have confirmed. The rhinestone-clad queen of country whose songs, wit and platinum hair made her one of the most beloved entertainers of all time, has died aged 80. Her death was announced by nephew Bryan Seaver on Instagram. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now,” he said. “It is an honour, an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness.” Announcing her death, Bryan said she was now “in the arms of Jesus.” He added: “Surely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed for her to meet them in the heavens.” Her death comes just four days after she told fans that she had been struggling health-wise after the death of her husband Carl Dean last year. Her team have now confirmed she was battling a form of cancer but type of cancer was not disclosed. In a statement shared with The Mirror on August 26, representatives for the country star confirmed that the “Jolene” singer’s death at 80 on Tuesday followed a “brief battle with cancer.” The statement read: "Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand. “Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. 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 singer was admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville on Friday, August 21, where she died four days later. The Mirror has contacted Dolly Parton's representatives for comment. Follow our live blog for the latest Dolly Parton tributes and updates by clicking here.