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Grammy-Winning Opry Legend Jeannie Seely Dead at 85

August 1, 2025 11:05 pm GMT

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Grammy Award-winning country star and Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely died Friday (Aug. 1). She passed away at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, following complications from an intestinal infection. She was 85 years old.

The country soul trailblazer, known for the Grammy-winning hit, 'Don't Touch Me', was one of the Opry's most veteran performers, having taken the iconic stage 5,397 times. The last time was just this past February.

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Written by Alli Patton
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