Dolly Parton Cause of Death: Country Music Legend Passes Away at 80

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We have tragic news to report from the world of music today:

Country legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80.

News of her death comes courtesy of an Instagram video from her nephew and head of security, Brian Seaver:

Dolly Parton attends Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony World Premiere at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

“My name is Brian Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he says in the video, adding:

“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.

“As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it til now.”

No official cause of death has been revealed, but the news follows months of worrisome reports about Parton’s health.

In May, Dolly was forced to cancel a planned series of shows in Las Vegas.

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Just last week, Parton issued a statement about her recovery, acknowledging that her health had declined following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March.

“As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl,” Dolly told People, adding:

“You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health.”

Her statement continued:

“But I think because we live in a 24/7 world with social media, everything gets magnified in ways it wasn’t years ago.

“I used to joke that I was the Queen of the Tabloids, but now I guess I can say I’m the Queen of Social Media AI!

Dolly Parton attends “Dolly: An Original Musical” fireside chat and press conference at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on January 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

“Seriously, though, even though I’m still healin’, I’m still workin’! You know me — as I’ve often said — I’ve dreamed myself into a corner and I still have so many things I want to achieve, so I’m gonna keep on working as long as I can to see everything come to life.”

Born into a large and impoverished family in 1946, Dolly began playing guitar and singing as a child before moving to Nashville shortly after graduating high school.

Her career eventually became one of the most remarkable in music history.

Parton released her debut album, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967 and went on to become the best-selling female country artist of all time, selling more than 160 million albums worldwide.

Her legendary catalog includes such genre-defining classics as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.”

In addition to her towering achievements in the world of music, Parton will be remembered for her roles in such films as 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, as well as her humanitarian work, which touched the lives of millions.

Our thoughts go out to Dolly’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Dolly Parton Cause of Death: Country Music Legend Passes Away at 80 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Baby Rumi’s Health Declining ‘Significantly’ 2 Weeks After McKenna West …

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When McKenna West went rogue and fled to another state, she did more than break her contract.

By giving birth in Texas, the renegade gestational carrier signed the child up for a series of invasive procedures.

The baby, whose name is Rumi, underwent only the first of the open-heart surgeries.

Now, the newborn’s health is declining. The baby is in critical condition.

This Texas hospital is one of many impacted by state laws, where a medical decision can become a legal case. (Photo Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Rumi ‘is in critical condition’ after his first major surgery

TMZ obtained court documents pertaining to baby Rumi’s health.

Rumi’s parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, are currently battling with McKenna West over custody of their child.

At present, they have custody over their newborn.

McKenna has continued to fight, but there is a temporary restraining order against her. They have custody until a future hearing.

Unfortunately, it is in the context of this recent filing that we learn about Rumi’s sad health update.

Rumi underwent the Norwood Procedure, the first of three open-heart surgeries that could give him a chance — but not a guarantee — at reaching adulthood.

In the past 24 hours, his health has taken a dire turn.

“Serious medical developments have arisen that impact the health and safety of the child,” the parents’ filing reports.

The legal filing adds: “The child is in critical condition and being closely monitored at the hospital.”

Things are sounding grim.

Rumi’s ‘condition declined significantly’

According to the filing by Rumi’s parents, their newborn is “suffering from potential complications from the Norwood.”

The court documents reported: “Last night, the child’s condition declined significantly.”

Apparently, Rumi’s decline was so severe that doctors determined that he was “requiring re-intubation.”

Intubation is when a hose is placed through the mouth or nose to facilitate breathing, because a person is not getting enough oxygen on their own. There can be numerous causes.

In baby Rumi’s case, it seems to be a side-effect of having undergone a catastrophically traumatic open-heart surgery just days after being born. But that is when the Norwood Procedure must happen — if it happens at all.

Remember, McKenna West was a hired gestational carrier (colloquially referred to as a surrogate) for Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed.

When they learned that the fetus would be born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Simply put, it is a malformed heart that would lead to death without a series of drastic surgical interventions.

When the parents chose to terminate, West went rogue, violating he contract and leaving for another state to give birth. (No state could “force” her to abide by the contract, but she hoped that Texas law might award her custody.)

(Side note, but some outlets are referring to Rumi as “Gabriel,” which is a little confusing. That is not his name. West called him that, but she is not his parent. If Rumi lives long enough, he can call himself whatever he likes, but Rumi is his name until that time.)

This filing in court is to ask the court to postpone the scheduled hearing. Simply put, their family is suffering in a way that they never intended, and they’re preoccupied with their newborn’s health and would like to hold off having to go to court with the woman who put them all in this predicament.

Baby Rumi’s Health Declining ‘Significantly’ 2 Weeks After McKenna West … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kim Richards Homeless? Fans Worry After Eviction, Miserable Park Bench Pic

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Is Kim Richards now homeless?

A couple of years ago, it was reported that Kim had relapsed.

In short order, Kyle Richards apparently asked her to move out of the condo she’d been staying in. She even sued to force the eviction.

Now, a snapshot of a less-than-happy Kim on a park bench has fans worrying.

Kim Richards attends the 4th annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala on November 21, 2019. (Photo Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

Is Kim Richards homeless?

TMZ has obtained a photo of Kim Richards seated on a park bench near the Santa Monica Pier.

Certain areas of Los Angeles have a sizable unhoused population.

Some are people who tried to “make it,” while others filter in from elsewhere in California in the hopes of getting access to basic public services while trying to simply survive.

Kim appears to be sitting somewhat casually on the bench while painting. She’s wearing a red outfit and a cowboy hat.

Her face looks, at best, perturbed. Some have argued that she looks downright miserable.

Kim Richards seen painting alone on a bench near Santa Monica Pier, over a year after Kyle Richards' eviction suit had her removed from the Encino condo. pic.twitter.com/wdcGNkLQRp

— Thought Catalog (@ThoughtCatalog) August 25, 2026

(We have to remind ourselves that it is difficult to gauge someone’s mood by a single photo, let alone their quality of life.)

In 2024, Kim reportedly relapsed. It happens. Addiction and substance abuse are devastating and do not always go away after the first time seeking treatment.

Late that year, Kyle reportedly asked Kim to vacate the 2-bedroom Encino condo in which Kim had been living.

When Kim did not, Kyle filed a lawsuit to forcibly evict Kim.

Kim simply did not respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a March 2025 default judgment for her to leave. By June of last year, she was gone.

She reportedly has a home!

The good news is that Kim Richards is reportedly not homeless, despite the eviction and despite this photo setting off alarm bells across social media.

TMZ reports that she does have a home.

Apparently, despite the eviction drama, Kyle helped Kim to secure a place to live in the Santa Monica area — a spot near the beach.

Though the report does acknowledge that Kim is still experiencing “ups and downs,” it sounds like she’s near family.

(Remember, Kim is a grandmother. Her daughters still live in Los Angeles.)

Every single thing that comes out of Kim Richards’ mouth #RHOBH https://t.co/qZoT3o2Z3h pic.twitter.com/wZvOUS4bcM

— Queens of Bravo (@queensofbravo) September 11, 2023

Apparently, the initial eviction wasn’t out of anger. Quite the opposite.

Kyle was reportedly trying a “tough love” approach.

It can be extremely difficult to thread the needle between enabling someone’s addiction and driving them away — or worse. What works on one person who is experiencing addiction can backfire horribly on another.

When a loved one is suffering in this manner, they require a seemingly contradictory blend of patience and encouragement.

Kim has needed help more than once. We hope that she continues to make improvements.

Kim Richards Homeless? Fans Worry After Eviction, Miserable Park Bench Pic was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Jelly Roll Roasts Donald Trump as ‘Fat Pig’

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Early this year, Jelly Roll promised to speak out about the Trump regime’s campaign of ICE violence.

We’re kinda still waiting.

Donald Trump has been lashing out at reporters, demanding that some be “quiet” and calling them “piggy.”

Now, it’s his turn. Jelly Roll called him out as a “fat pig” and offered some advice.

Jelly Roll once again stepped up in Kimmel’s absence as a substitute host. (Image Credit: ABC)

‘From one fat pig to another …’

Jimmy Kimmel — who is already not Donald Trump’s favorite person — is on hiatus. A bunch of the late night comedy shows are, actually.

In Kimmel’s case, he’s been cycling through substitute hosts, including the likes of Rosie O’Donnell and Tiffany Haddish.

This week, Jelly Roll is the substitute host. (This is actually not his first time taking on this mantle.)

On Monday, August 21, he made his 2026 debut. He roasted himself, he roasted Kimmel, and even joked about fishing.

It is probably no surprise, given the endless terrible news, that Trump came up — even in the opening monologue.

“According to the Washington Post,” he told the audience, “a lot of doctors are worried about the President’s weight.”

Allegedly, Trump weighs approximately 240 pounds.

(If he were actually 6-foot-3, a claim easily disputed every time that he stands next to someone who is even slightly tall, that would be impossible rather than merely unlikely.)

Making reference to his own astonishing weight loss of about 300 pounds, Jelly Roll offered some advice.

“From one fat pig to another, take it from me that physical fitness is very important,” he imparted to Trump.

Jelly Roll certainly brings a different vibe to the Kimmel stage than some of the legendary comedians who were guest hosts before him. (Image Credit: ABC)

What are we doing?

“And trust me, you’ll be happy to see your penis again,” Jelly Roll continued.

This is not the first time that he or his ex-wife Bunnie Xo have made reference to the ups and downs in his sex life amidst his weight loss.

To be clear, there were also plenty of references to Trump’s dwindling approval — the lowest ever (though, shockingly, he still has some supporters).

And they played a montage of Trump hurling body-shaming insults, primarily at his political opponents.

In particular, Trump repeatedly said that he would “not” body-shame ally Chris Christie while, in the same breath, doing just that.

Jelly Roll taking cheap shots at Donald Trump over his body is … not unfamiliar territory for Kimmel’s audience.

As many people who began watching Kimmel to support the show after Trump was nearly successful in forcing its cancelation discovered, some late night hosts (thankfully, not all) have a fixation with Trump’s body that’s almost as weird as Trump’s obsession with other people’s.

Donald Trump is a fascist. He wants total control without political opposition. He does not even wish to be questioned, let alone criticized, for his crimes at home or abroad.

Sometimes it seems that the only priority that takes precedence over punishing his enemies is leaving his “legacy.” And not in the conventional sense.

For most, a legacy is leaving behind something for others. For Trump, it appears to be a project of leaving behind scars upon the nation — from defacing government buildings and national monuments to irreparably harming international relations — so that this miserable chapter in American history cannot easily be erased.

We’re not saying that Jelly Roll is the best guy to call him out on these topics. But talking about his body is just so weird, and makes Jelly Roll seem way older than his 41 years.

Jelly Roll Roasts Donald Trump as ‘Fat Pig’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Spencer Pratt Blasts ‘Mass Psychosis’ Over Lindsay Clancy Trial

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As the defense prepares to wrap up its arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, the case remains a highly contentious topic on social media.

And everyone is having their say, including recent Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt.

Pratt shared his thoughts during a recent TikTok livestream, and like many right-leaning politicians (or aspiring politicians) he’s weighing into the controversy by bashing Clancy’s supporters:

Spencer Pratt visits “Fox & Friends” at Fox News Channel Studios on May 28, 2026 in New York City. (Fox News via Getty Images)

“What the Lindsey Clancy mass psychosis tells us about where our society is today is pretty dark” Pratt said (via Radar Online).

“But it’s not new… this inverted morality has been boiling slowly for years. From Susan Sarandon to Candace Owens… we have lost our damn minds, and I don’t know if we can get them back.”

Clancy was arrested in 2023 after she allegedly strangled her three young children to death and then attempted to take he own life by jumping out a window, paralyzing herself in the process.

Throughout her trial Clancy’s supporters have gathered outside the courthouse in the belief that she was not responsible for her actions due to postpartum psychosis.

On Facebook and elsewhere, Pratt has been criticized for wading into a controversy that has nothing to do with him or his career.

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“Sorry but Spencer Pratt doesn’t get to become the morality police… esp when he became famous just like the president and many others for being ‘infamous,’ not actually famous,” wrote one Facebook user.

“What does Candance Owen’s have to do with this case to my knowledge she has never spoke about it on her show at all,” another added.

“Shouldn’t he be moving to Antarctica?” a third chimed in, mocking Pratt’s vows to leave the Los Angeles area if he was not elected president.

Pratt has yet to respond to the pushback, but it seems that he’s positioning himself as a sort of all-purposes pundit in the wake of his failed mayoral campaign.

While it remains unclear what will become of Lindsay Clancy, Pratt’s future is much less murky:

We’re sure Fox News will come calling any day now.

Spencer Pratt Blasts ‘Mass Psychosis’ Over Lindsay Clancy Trial was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Meghan Markle Drove Away Montecito Housekeepers with ‘Snobbish and Rude’ …

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As we now know, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing to move back to the UK.

There have been a lot of theories about why this move and why now.

The explanation that no one had really considered was whether it’s because they had run off all of the local help in Montecito.

We kid. It’s not why they’re moving. But one new report says that Meghan drove off prospective housekeepers and induced others to quit.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex sail on Sydney Harbour on April 17, 2026. (Photo Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Really snobbish and rude’

According to a report from Page Six, Meghan and Harry struggled to keep their Montecito mansion staffed.

“She had trouble hiring maids,” an insider reported.

The source explained that this is “because a lot of the housekeepers in Montecito didn’t want to work for them.”

There are many reasons for which housekeepers might want to avoid a job.

Whether their prospective job is a reported house of horrors or just a

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“Meghan would interview people herself” the insider explained.

“And,” the source claimed, “could come across as really snobbish and rude.”

The report does not cite examples of this alleged snobbery, let alone provide any evidence.

“Some of them were so offended by the way she spoke to them that word started getting around,” the insider claimed.

When it comes to being in the service industry for high-end clients, sometimes word of mouth is the only way to “review” an employer.

‘All the maids in Montecito hated them’

According to this report, Meghan Markle ended up generating a reputation among housekeepers in Montecito.

Not a favorable reputation, it seems.

Apparently, the claim that Meghan is an undesirable employer even grew to become a running joke.

“It got to the point where people would joke that all the maids in Montecito hated them,” the insider alleged.

If that’s true, then they’re about to breathe a sigh of relief. Meghan and Harry will be returning to the UK — and many assume that they will remain there until the coronation of King Peggy.

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Is this true?

It is possible that someone in Montecito is repeating something that they heard about local housekeepers. Rumors can circulate without being true.

That said, it is also possible that Meghan Markle, despite being an ordinary nice and pleasant person, is undesirable as an employer. Sometimes the most wonderful people can be difficult to work for.

Still, it would be better to hear something like this from, say, a group of housekeepers — even speaking anonymously — than from an alleged source who does not give the impression that they themselves are a housekeeper.

It is very easy to believe a baseless rumor about a neighbor. That does not make it true.

Meghan Markle Drove Away Montecito Housekeepers with ‘Snobbish and Rude’ … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Perez Hilton Suffered Broken Bones, Other Severe Injuries During Mental Health Crisis

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Earlier this month, Perez Hilton suffered a mental health crisis that was broadcast to the world via a TikTok livestream.

Now it looks as though the situation was even more serious than initially reported.

Hilton remains hospitalized weeks after a disturbing August 4 livestream from his Miami home, and his family has now revealed that he suffered several broken bones during the incident.

Perez Hilton attends the grand opening of Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace on January 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Hilton’s brother-in-law, Tom, opened up about the situation during a recent episode of “The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker.” Tom, who is married to Hilton’s sister, Barbara Lavandeira, explained that Hilton fell multiple times during the night of the incident.

“There were some broken bones. There were some other things unrelated that they discovered stemming all this way back to his sepsis,” Tom said.

According to Tom, Hilton sustained numerous cuts and several broken bones as a result of “a couple of falls.” He has remained hospitalized while receiving treatment for those injuries.

The physical recovery has apparently been the primary focus until very recently.

“Of course, while he’s been treated for his physical ailments, psychiatrists come in and check in and see how he’s doing,” Tom explained. However, he said doctors have only recently begun focusing more closely on what prompted Hilton’s mental health crisis.

Hilton is now “lucid” and communicating with his family, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions about what happened that night.

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Tom said he deliberately avoided asking Hilton too many questions about the incident because he didn’t want to cause additional anxiety while he was recovering.

“I don’t know how much he really does recall or doesn’t recall,” Tom admitted.

Hilton’s three children have also been kept away from the hospital during his recovery. Perez’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, was recently granted temporary custody of the kids. Hilton has subsequently been allowed supervised visitation under certain conditions.

The latest revelations come after Hilton was hospitalized following the August 4 livestream, during which he appeared to harm himself.

Authorities treated him for multiple injuries and an overdose before he was taken for further medical care. His TikTok account was subsequently banned.

Hilton’s family has previously asked the public to respect his privacy while he focuses on his recovery. For now, there is no clear timeline for when he will leave the hospital or return to his normal life.

And considering the extent of his injuries, it sounds like he has a long road ahead.

Perez Hilton Suffered Broken Bones, Other Severe Injuries During Mental Health Crisis was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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