Dolly Parton dead at 80: Tributes, photos and reactions pour in from around the world

Reactions and remembrances are pouring in following the death of Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, at age 80.Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and head of security for more than two decades, announced the news of her death on Instagram. A rep for the singer later issued a statement to People revealing that she had “bravely [faced] a brief battle with cancer.”"Dolly opened doors for singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life," Seaver said. "By her example, we believed anything was possible.""She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD, and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family, whether you liked it or not," he added. "Our family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever."Tributes poured in over the course of the day, with legends from the worlds of music, movies, TV and even politics sharing how much Parton inspired them with her talent, perseverance and, above all, her open heart. Parton's death comes after she announced in May that she was canceling her Las Vegas residency, which was set to begin in September after already being postponed nine months. She cited unspecified health issues but told the public in a video on Instagram that she was "responding really well to meds and treatments" and "improving every day."Follow below for updates, remembrances and more.