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Legendary singer and actress Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. While she was best known for her role in shaping global entertainment and, to many, as the “Queen of Country,” Parton leaves behind one of the biggest philanthropic legacies ever. Dolly Parton’s Net Worth At the time of her death, Parton was estimated to be worth $450 million. While this is a substantial amount of net worth built over a career, it also falls short of that of other entertainer