US country musician Dolly Parton has died from cancer at the age of 80. Known for writing some of country music’s most popular songs, Parton built a career spanning more than six decades. Her music and songwriting united fans across political divides and made her one of the genre’s most celebrated figures. Her legacy extends across generations of country music fans and artists. Al Jazeera’s Dalya Al Masri reports on her life and legacy. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish Download AJE Mobile App: aje.io/AJEMobile #DollyParton #DollyPartonDies #DollyPartonLegacy #CountryMusic #CountryMusicLegend #DollyParton80 #MusicLegend #CountrySinger #USMusic s #AlJazeeraEnglish