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Dolly Parton: Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal, Kacey Musgraves & More Pay Tribute To “One Of One” Country Music Legend

Hollywood is mourning Dolly Parton, country musician, actress and philanthropist, who has died. The “9 to 5” and “Jolene” singer had been contending with ongoing health issues, leading her to cancel appearances and shows in May and postpone a Las Vegas residency in September. “They say don’t meet your heroes. Her bravery to know that […]

Dolly Parton: Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal, Kacey Musgraves & More Pay Tribute To “One Of One” Country Music Legend

Dolly Parton, the renowned country musician, actress, and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. According to Deadline, she had been dealing with ongoing health issues, which led to the cancellation of appearances and shows in May and the postponement of a Las Vegas residency in September.

Tributes have been pouring in from colleagues and admirers, including her "9 to 5" co-star Lily Tomlin, who shared a black and white picture of the two in their youth with the caption "No words." Other celebrities paying tribute include Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal, and Kacey Musgraves, as reported by Deadline.

Parton was a highly influential figure in country music, with a career spanning decades, as noted by Euronews. Her family announced her passing on social media, and her nephew, Bryan Seaver, revealed the news in an Instagram video, according to Consequence. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.

Brief written by urgent.news from Deadline, TheWrap, Consequence, Euronews, DW News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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