The news was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram video that was posted to Parton's account on Tuesday evening.
"It is an honour - an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly.
The family's official obituary, as obtained by Variety, reads: "A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family.
Parton was beloved around the world for her iconic country songs, her sparkly outfits and her selfless philanthropic work.
She was also awarded three Emmy Awards and notably performed on the Glastonbury legends slot in 2014 to high praise.
Her most famous role was as Doralee Rhodes in the 1980 film, 9 to 5.
Recently, in 2020, Parton donated $1 million to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which went towards research that helped to develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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