From Yahoo:
“Dolly
Parton tributes include Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Jane Fonda and Vince
Gill”
Stars
are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee,
at 80. Parton was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond —
the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and
politics. Here is a roundup of notable reactions to Parton's death and legacy:
Dionne
Warwick, singer "The
Heavenly Father has made the decision to bring another of his children to him.
Dolly a true child of God is in the best hands now." — via statement
Paul
McCartney, singer-songwriter "Her
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. There 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." — via Instagram.
Jane
Fonda, actor and activist "I
never knew anyone like her. She was simultaneously a naughty, playful southern
gal from the hollows of Tennessee and a deep, soulful thinker who could see
through people right down to their true selves. She was many things … lyricist,
songstress, player of many instruments, writer, prankster, visionary, loyal
friend, who'd never go to bed before she and her friends had laughed so hard
they'd have to cross their legs." — via Instagram.
Linda
Ronstadt, singer-songwriter "I
am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Dolly Parton. One of the most
extraordinary musical experiences of my life was recording with her. The world
is a poorer place without her." — via statement
Bette
Midler, actor and singer "Our
beloved Dolly Parton has died. I am devastated, and I'm sure the nation will
mourn her as I do, and for many years to come. She had a voice of pure gold and
a heart to match. What a terrible, terrible loss." — via Instagram
Kelly
Clarkson, singer "Dolly
Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and
as if you were old friends. I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure
millions will. What an incredible gift and talent she was and still is with an
amazing catalogue of art she has left behind for all of us." — via X
Melissa
Etheridge, singer-songwriter "Words
fail me today, words to describe the spirit that was Dolly. I was blessed with
knowing her, just a little. We all were. I will strive the rest of my days to
be as joyful and loving as she was. Her talent and gifts she gave us will live
on for generations. We are a better world because she walked among us. May she
live in the stars of the night and in the light of our days." — via X
Kristin
Chenoweth, actor and singer "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." — via X
Vince
Gill, musician "We
are all crushed here at our house. One of the most beautiful sounds I've ever
heard was when Dolly and I sang that last note of 'I Will Always Love You' the
year we performed it on the CMA Awards." — via a statement
Maggie
Rogers, singer-songwriter "One
of the greatest songwriters of all time beautiful radiant butterfly human. I
played with her at Newport once and I felt like my chest was on fire. I was so
wildly awe struck. thank you thank you a million times, dolly." — via
Instagram
Elizabeth
Banks, actor "This
is a really hard one today. Dolly Parton in show business is like the only
person to aspire to be. She is the most kind, the most loving, the most
talented, the most generous, the most inclusive, the most resilient, the most
gritty. She was undeniably a force of nature." — via Instagram
Kacey
Musgraves, singer "The
world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden." — via X
Blake
Shelton, singer and judge on 'The Voice' "I can say with absolute certainty that we are all
feeling the same heart brokenness today. I only got to spend any real time with
Dolly when Gwen and I got to work with her on 'The Voice.' I want everyone to
know that she was the EXACT person that you think she is. It was like being
with the funnest, most loving, most caring and closest member of your family.
Truly a loss for the entire world. We love you Dolly." — via X
Seth
MacFarlane, director and actor "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." — via X
Reba
McEntire, singer and actor "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." — via X
Colman
Domingo, actor "Dolly
taught us that you can be anything and do anything and to do it with kindness.
What a light. We are all grateful that we lived in a time of Dolly Parton. We
will always love her." — via X
Ken
Burns, filmmaker behind the "Country Music" documentary miniseries "One of twelve children raised in a
cabin, Dolly Parton left home carrying nothing but songs to become the most
beloved figure in American music. She wrote 'I Will Always Love You' as a
goodbye to Porter Wagoner. Today it belongs to all of us." — via X
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