{"id":222049,"date":"2026-08-26T14:08:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/celebrity-tributes-pour-in-for-dolly-parton-a-gift-to-the-world-the-guardian\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:08:44","slug":"celebrity-tributes-pour-in-for-dolly-parton-a-gift-to-the-world-the-guardian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/celebrity-tributes-pour-in-for-dolly-parton-a-gift-to-the-world-the-guardian\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: \u2018a gift to the world\u2019 – The Guardian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lily Tomlin, Taylor Swift, Beyonc\u00e9, C\u00e9line Dion and Oprah Winfrey are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80<\/a>
Alexis Petridis on Dolly Parton\u2019s peerless career that turned country music cliches inside out<\/a>
Dolly Parton \u2013 a life in pictures<\/a>
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 \u2013 latest updates<\/a>
Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton<\/a>, the country singer, songwriter and actor, after her death aged 80.
News of her death<\/a> was shared by her nephew on social media<\/a>. \u201cDolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus,\u201d he said.
Earlier this year, Parton had canceled a Las Vegas residency over health issues.
\u201cOur family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever,\u201d the official family statement said. \u201cDolly was a farmer, just like her Daddy. He farmed the soil; she farmed songs and happiness.\u201d
Parton was known for hit songs such as Jolene and I Will Always Love You, starring in films such as 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, and her philanthropy work.
Famous names who knew her or were fans of her work have been paying tribute.
C\u00e9line Dion<\/strong>
C\u00e9line Dion posted a reminiscence on Instagram:
\u201cWe will now be missing one of the most joyful voices this world has ever known. Thank you for the music, the laughter, and the love you gave us all. We will always love you.\u201d
Oprah Winfrey<\/strong>
Winfrey shared a photo of one of her \u201cfondest memories\u201d with Parton, \u201chaving a hoot and a holler while wearing Bob Mackie gowns on her show Dolly\u201d. She continued:
\u201cThis girl from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee dreamed a life and then lived a life bigger than she could have ever imagined, giving so generously to others in ways we saw and ways we didn\u2019t.
\u201cNo one like her. She brought the light, and we are all better because she was here.
God bless you, Dolly \u2013 you earned your wings.\u201d
Taylor Swift<\/strong>
In a statement released to press, Swift said:
\u201cA world without Dolly doesn\u2019t feel possible, real or right. But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy will be an everlasting one.
\u201cSomehow she was true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person. She possessed the softest heart when it came to the struggles of others, and a backbone of steel to defend her own self-worth as an artist.
\u201cAlong with her other fans, I am so grateful for all of it. For the melodies and lyrics she wrote that thawed even the coldest hearts. For the millions of books she provided children all over the world so that they might fall in love with stories the way she did. For the tightropes she walked so that young girls like me could grow up dreaming of joining the circus too. Dolly, I\u2019ll think of you each step of the way.\u201d
Beyonc\u00e9<\/strong>
The singer, who collaborated with Parton on a new version of Jolene on her last album, paid tribute in a statement published to her website:
\u201cDolly, you were the barometer. The north star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself. I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship.
\u201cI\u2019m honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever. Thank you for your profound impact on the world. You are an angel who has made this world a happier place because of your joyful art. You are truly one of one. Rest peacefully.\u201d
Kacey Musgraves<\/strong>
\u201cThe world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden,\u201d wrote<\/a> the country star.
Jane Fonda<\/strong>
In a lengthy and emotional Instagram post, Parton\u2019s 9 to 5 co-star wrote: \u201cI know that millions are mourning and I want to say this \u2013 more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and playful that she is woven into all our lives and hearts forever.\u201d She also added that she was \u201cthe voluptuous embodiment of empathy\u201d.
Lily Tomlin<\/strong>
Parton\u2019s 9 to 5 co-star shared<\/a> a picture of the singer on X, writing: \u201cFriend. Songwriter. The Great Harmonizer of Humanity. Dolly. Dolly. Dolly. Forever Dolly.\u201d
Jamie Lee Curtis<\/strong>
Alongside a photo on Instagram, the Oscar-winning actor wrote<\/a>: \u201cThank you, Dolly. For all of it.\u201d
Sabrina Carpenter<\/strong>
The singer <\/strong>remembered Parton as an \u201cangel walking on the earth\u201d.
\u201cI will cherish our laughter and conversations and I will keep your wisdom, your playful outlook on life, and perfect sense of humor in my pocket for the rainy days,\u201d she wrote. \u201cThere will never be another you and how lucky are we all to have experienced your singular magic as well as your once in a lifetime voice, songs, and heart.\u201d
Elton John<\/strong>
The singer wrote that he was \u201cshocked and devastated to hear of Dolly\u2019s passing. A giant of an artist \u2013 unique and irreplaceable, with the kindest heart.\u201d
Paul McCartney<\/strong>
McCartney, who collaborated with Parton and Ringo Starr on a cover of Let It Be<\/a> on her 2023 album Rockstar, shared<\/a> this tribute on Instagram:
\u201cThe magnificent star Dolly Parton<\/a> has died and it is so sad. She was such a wonderful woman. I first met her in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry where she had been playing with the country star Porter Wagoner and was about to start her solo career. She was so bubbly and full of life it is difficult to take in the news that she has passed.\u201d
\u201cHer songwriting, her singing and her philanthropy were unrivaled in the world of country music and it is hard to imagine living in a world without Dolly. She was a very clever business woman who understood the value of her music and, most importantly, the effect that she had on the people of the world.
\u201cThere was no greater honour for me than to have her sing my song Let It Be and, even though I only made a small contribution to it, I am so honoured that she did it. I am so proud to have known her and admire her unique talents.
\u201cThanks Dolly for the beautiful music you gave me and the whole world. We will always love you, god bless and rest in peace. You were the best.\u201d
Bernie Sanders<\/strong>
In a post on X, the Vermont senator called<\/a> her \u201cone of the great entertainers of our era\u201d but also \u201ca lifelong philanthropist and advocate for literacy, education, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare and disaster relief\u201d.
Keith Urban<\/strong>
In an Instagram story, the country star wrote: \u201cHeartbroken today. Honestly \u2026 I have no words right now.\u201d
Patti LaBelle<\/strong>
The singer and close friend of Parton said she was \u201cdeeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend who was loved by all\u201d.
\u201cDolly\u2019s artistry, brilliance, and extraordinary life inspired so many people, including me,\u201d LaBelle told CNN. \u201cHer light will forever shine! I send my deepest condolences to all of her loved ones and fans all over the world!\u201d
Julia Roberts<\/strong>
Parton\u2019s Steel Magnolias co-star shared a statement, saying: \u201cDolly was a magical and joyous human. I hold knowing her as a treasure in my life. The sun has dimmed today.\u201d
Dionne Warwick<\/strong>
Alongside a picture of Parton and herself, the singer posted<\/a>: \u201cI will certainly miss her laughter, jokes and her being. Rest well and in total peace my friend. My heart is heavy.\u201d
Barack Obama<\/strong>
The former US president wrote on X: \u201cIt\u2019s hard to imagine many people having a bigger impact than Dolly Parton. Born in a one-room cabin, she earned 11 Grammys and an Emmy, built a business empire, helped millions of kids learn to read, and \u2013 as if that wasn\u2019t enough \u2013 helped accelerate the research that led to the Moderna Covid vaccine. What a life. Michelle and I are thinking of Dolly\u2019s family and her many, many fans.\u201d
Eminem<\/strong>
The rapper shared a letter Parton sent to him<\/a> after he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. \u201cEven though I don\u2019t know a lot about rap music, I\u2019ve come to know you are the very best of it,\u201d Parton wrote to him, adding: \u201cI have always felt some unexplained connection to you like I know you somehow \u2026 no matter how complex your world may be just know you are very special and touch people in ways you don\u2019t even know.\u201d
\u201cI\u2019m sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had an impact on me,\u201d Eminem wrote. \u201cShe definitely didn\u2019t have to take the time to do it. Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense. Rest easy Dolly. And thank you for the kind words.\u201d
Octavia Spencer<\/strong>
The Oscar-winning actor shared a post<\/a> on Instagram, writing: \u201cDolly you were a gift to the world, your voice, your philanthropic heart, and warmth made us a feel seen and that the world was a pretty decent place. We miss you.\u201d
Reba McEntire<\/strong>
The country star shared<\/a> a picture of the pair on Instagram, adding: \u201cDolly, 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.\u201d
Tim Cook<\/strong>
The Apple CEO called<\/a> Parton \u201ca brilliant songwriter, cultural icon, and dedicated philanthropist\u201d and praised her for helping to \u201cinstill a love of reading and learning in millions of children around the world\u201d.
Seth Macfarlane<\/strong>
The actor and animator, who worked with Parton on sci-fi comedy series The Orville, wrote that the experience had been \u201cextraordinary\u201d. \u201cHer 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,\u201d he posted<\/a> online. \u201cThe world is a dimmer place today without her.\u201d
Bret Michaels<\/strong>
The Poison singer also shared<\/a> on Facebook: \u201cSending my deepest thoughts, prayers and condolences on the loss of the incredible Dolly Parton to her close family and friends. Dolly, you have forever added so much to our world and will forever be loved.\u201d
Mick Jagger<\/strong>
The Rolling Stones frontman wrote on X: \u201cWhat a wonderful songwriter and singer Dolly was. She brought so many people together, we will all miss her so much.\u201d
Belinda Carlisle<\/strong>
The singer-songwriter called<\/a> Parton \u201ca light in this world\u201d and wrote that she was \u201cheartbroken\u201d by the news.<\/p>\n

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