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Ilse DeLange shocked by death of Dolly Parton: ‘She was a mentor to me’
Ilse DeLange has expressed shock at the death of Dolly Parton. The singer learned of her idol’s passing on Tuesday evening after filming for The Voice, she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday (2026-08-26). “I was shocked, it affected me deeply… more than I might have expected,” DeLange shared. Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer. DeLange described Parton as a mentor, highlighting the personal impact of the loss.
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