Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 25, 2026 —

A radio host at K102, a Minneapolis-based station, reacted live on air to a false report of country music icon Dolly Parton’s death. The incident was subsequently reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Details regarding the specific K102 host involved and the exact date and time of the broadcast were not immediately available. The host’s reaction was shared on social media platforms, drawing attention to the erroneous news report.

Dolly Parton remains alive and active. The singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman has a long and celebrated career spanning several decades. There have been no credible reports of her passing.

This incident highlights the speed at which information, whether accurate or not, can spread in the digital age and the impact such misinformation can have, particularly when shared by public figures like radio personalities. Further details surrounding the origin of the false report and any potential station response have not been provided.


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