Dolly Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, the country music icon's publicist said in a statement Tuesday. “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” publicist Marcel Pariseau said. Fans across the country gathered at makeshift memorials to celebrate the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist. Read more at the link in bio. #APPhoto by Camden Hall