Tributes Pour In As World Mourns Loss Of Dolly Parton

August 25, 2026 8:15 PM ET Tributes poured in from across the entertainment world Tuesday as stars reacted to the loss of Dolly Parton. Friends, collaborators and artists inspired by the country legend flooded social media with emotional messages celebrating not only her extraordinary career, but the kindness, humor and generosity that made her one of the most universally beloved figures in entertainment. Reba McEntire remembered her longtime friend and collaborator, saying, “There will never ever be another you,” while thanking Parton for sharing her passion with the world. Dolly Parton was one of a kind—a great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart. She rose high from her East Tennessee roots and never forgot where she came