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Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon And Philanthropist, Dies At Age 80
2 outlets - including Fortune and Forbes - are covering this story. She said no to Elvis Presley over songwriting royalties. Years later, Whitney Houston's cover of that same song broke records — and made her a fortune.
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Fortune
·Aug 26, 12:28 UTC
Dolly Parton, country-music legend and cultural icon, dies after brief battle with cancer at 80 years old
She said no to Elvis Presley over songwriting royalties. Years later, Whitney Houston's cover of that same song broke records — and made her a fortune.
Forbes Business
·Aug 25, 18:15 UTC
Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon And Philanthropist, Dies At Age 80
Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80, confirmed by a video post on Instagram by Dolly Parton's nephew, confirmed the award-winning superstar passed away at age 80.