Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, and tributes to the music icon and humanitarian have poured in from across the music and entertainment world.
Fellow country singer and collaborator Reba McEntire posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, writing, “Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side. Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you. We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang. Thank you, Lord, for Dolly. She’s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her. I’ll never forget the first time I met you and I’ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart. I will always love you, Reba.”
Her 9 to 5 co-star Lily Tomlin shared a tribute with a photo of Parton, writing, “No words…💔” Carole King offered a tribute, writing, ” My heart is breaking. In addition to her musical talents, she was an exemplary human being.” Jack White also paid tribute with an older photo of Parton, writing, “Instant Sainthood.” Actor and musician Steve Martin offered a dedication on X, writing, “Crushing loss. @DollyParton.”
Tributes from fellow celebrities
Kacey Musgraves, who has covered Parton’s songs on multiple occasions and sang alongside her at the 2019 Grammys, wrote on X, “Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts… The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden…. So glad she’s with her Carl Dean. No one talk to me today.” Jamie Lee Curtis initially wrote, “Thank you, Dolly. For all of it,” later adding: “They say don’t meet your heroes. Her bravery to know that she was more than they thought she was and that she needed to break away and move on into new work and new possibilities led her to write I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, as her way of thanking and loving, but moving on. She is a great example for us all.”
Blondie posted an image on Instagram of Parton with a heart emoji, while Garbage offered their own tribute: “Devastating news. The Queen of light itself. A one of one. A once in a lifetime. A sparkling rhinestone for all eternity. A true gift to humanity and the very best of us. Rest in peace sweet Dolly. Thank you for sharing your power, wisdom and spectacular song with us all. We will always love you.”
Fellow country singer Maren Morris paid tribute on Instagram, saying, “there will never be another. @dollyparton was who we could all agree on. she was and is such a light. 💔” Actor Pedro Pascal wrote, “One of one 💔. We must make more,” while Sarah Jessica Parker posted, “No!!!!!! I never met @dollyparton but my gosh, did I love her. I don’t think any of us had to know her to love her. One of the greatest this country ever produced. Legend. For real. Forever. And always advocating for those she knew and understood needed a champion. What a loss. But aren’t we so lucky,so fortunate for the endless gifts she shared. With the world. Godspeed and RIP. You will be terribly missed. Xxx, SJ”
Kelly Osbourne offered a dedication to the late icon, writing, “Dolly, thank you for paving the way. Not only for women in music, but for women everywhere to be unapologetically themselves. You showed us that we could be ambitious and kind, strong and soft, fearless and authentic. One of the greatest honors of my life was getting to work with you. Your legacy reaches far beyond music. Through your philanthropy, generosity, and commitment to literacy and education, you changed countless lives and made the world a better place. You used your success to lift others, proving that true greatness is measured not only by what we achieve, but by what we give. There will never be another Dolly Parton. Thank you for the music, the laughter, the love, and for leaving this world brighter, kinder, and better than you found it.”
More tributes
Seth MacFarlane, who worked with Parton on his Fox series The Orville, paid tribute on X, saying, “The news of Dolly Parton’s passing is devastating. I had the extraordinary experience of working with her on The Orville, and it was a joy to discover that she really was exactly the person we all hoped she was. Her kindness, generosity, and authenticity were evident from moment one, and the benign yet assured command she maintained over her empire was obvious from the genuine love and trust you could see from everyone who worked for her. The world is a dimmer place today without her.”
Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth wrote, “Like the rest of the world, I’m immediately heartbroken. I met Dolly on several occasions and she always made me feel like one of her own. She even agreed to sing with me on one of my records. My ultimate inspiration. The world has lost one of the best but I know we will never forget her because she is impossible to forget. I love you Dolly and I will ALWAYS love you. 💔🌈🦋”
Kathleen Madigan wrote on X, “No no no. There’s so few people that do the right thing its horrible to see one go….”, while Slash posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “RIP #DollyParton” and Keke Palmer wrote that she’s “devastated. Truly.”
In conclusion, the passing of Dolly Parton has left a void in the entertainment world, but her legacy will live on through her music, philanthropy, and the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by her fans and fellow celebrities alike, but her memory will continue to inspire and uplift us for generations to come.
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