Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey pay tributes to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at the age of 80. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, she died after a brief battle with cancer.

Tributes have been paid to Parton by several notable artists, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Oprah Winfrey. MyJoyOnline Ghana reported that Sir Paul McCartney described Parton as a "magnificent star", while Oprah said she "brought the light" and Sir Elton John dubbed her a "giant of an artist" who was "irreplaceable".

Taylor Swift, who has often praised Parton's influence on artists, described her as a powerful force who constantly evolved while remaining true to herself. The outpouring of tributes has not been limited to musicians, with US presidents across the political spectrum also remembering Parton for her award-winning career, philanthropy, and humble nature.

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