America is mourning one of its most beloved entertainers. Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family confirmed Tuesday, August 25. She died peacefully in Nashville. An official cause of death has not been announced.

For generations of fans, Dolly was far more than a country singer. From “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” to “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5,” her songs became part of the soundtrack of American life.

Her remarkable career stretched across nearly six decades and included more than 100 million records sold, thousands of songs written, unforgettable movie roles in 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, and induction into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

But Dolly’s legacy reached far beyond entertainment. Her Imagination Library placed hundreds of millions of books into the hands of children, while her generosity to communities in Tennessee and beyond made her as admired for her heart as for her music.

Her passing comes roughly 17 months after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, with whom she shared nearly 60 years of marriage. Dolly had spoken openly about the enormous adjustment of continuing life without the man she had loved for so long.

Tonight, fans aren’t simply remembering a superstar. They’re remembering the Tennessee girl who dreamed impossibly big, never forgot where she came from, and somehow made millions of people feel as though they knew her.

Dolly Parton’s voice may be silent, but the songs — and the love behind them — aren’t going anywhere.