Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, BBC reported. 

"Dolly Parton's legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience," her team says - read their statement in full. 

Representatives later revealed that Parton had died after "bravely facing a brief battle with cancer".

The country icon sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and wrote over 3,000 songs in a career that spanned six decades, according to BBC.