The late singer, actor and philanthropist leaves behind a life and career full of wisdomCelebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’ Alexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career which turned country music cliches inside out Dolly Parton – a life in pictures Beloved musician, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after an incredible, one-of-a-kind career. The star was known for both her fierce wit and her unflappable positivity. In a life filled with much-quoted gems of wisdom, here are some of her finest: