Dolly Parton death: Parton had no kids, who will inherit her $600 million fortune?
Following the death of country music icon Dolly Parton at age 80, questions have emerged regarding the distribution of her $600 million estate. Parton, who had no children, built her wealth through a prolific music career, business ventures like Dollywood, and extensive royalties.
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Share article When Dolly Parton passed away at age 80, she left behind a long-standing legacy and a staggering $600 million fortune.
The 10-time Grammy winner died on August 25 surrounded by family. Parton and her late husband, Carl Dean , had no children. So, what will happen to Parton’s fortune and estate?
Dolly Parton left behind a legacy and a fortune. Getty
The country singer’s staggering fortune is estimated to be worth US$450 million ($600 million) .
According to Forbes , her legendary music catalogue alone was worth US$120 million ($166 million).
She wrote thousands of songs, including hits Jolene , 9 to 5 , and I Will Always Love You , that totalled more than 100 million worldwide sales and more than 1 billion online streams.
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