'She was very special': Irish stars remember Dolly Parton
Irish country singer Margo O'Donnell has remembered her friend Dolly Parton, saying she had been "praying for a miracle" but knew the music legend was more seriously ill than people realised.
Irish country singer Margo O'Donnell has paid tribute to her friend Dolly Parton, remembering their friendship spanning nearly three decades. O'Donnell revealed she had been praying for a miracle for Parton, but knew she was sicker than people realized. The two met in the late 1990s, and their friendship extended beyond business, with O'Donnell traveling to support Parton during her visits to Ireland.
O'Donnell also recalled Parton's generosity and her love for reading, describing her as a remarkable, talented hard-working, self-deprecating, thoughtful superstar. Irish broadcaster Graham Norton expressed his heartbreak at Parton's passing, praising her talent and humanity. Maura O'Connell and Cliona Hagan also paid tribute to Parton, describing her as a special and beautiful singer.
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