The country music icon and philanthropist passed away on Tuesday (August 25), aged 80, following “a brief battle with cancer”. She had spoken publicly about her health in recent months, and in an update last week, told fans that she was dealing with issues she had neglected while caring for her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, before his death last year.
Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you. pic.twitter.com/wdKHKGALlH
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 26, 2026
Following news breaking of her passing, there have been countless tributes pouring in from huge names including Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Cyndi Lauper, Oprah, Barbra Streisand, Jack White, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kelly Clarkson, Debbie Harry, Shania Twain, Barack Obama, Beyonce and more.
Now King Charles’ army band have also paid their respects to the music icon, putting their own spin on her classic 1980 track ‘9 To 5’.
