Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across Hollywood, politics, and the media. Her passing was confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew, Bryan Seaver.
Among the first to share condolences were actors Jamie Lee Curtis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Pedro Pascal. Khloe Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Zoe Saldana, and Hugh Jackman also took to social media to express their shock and sadness.
Curtis shared a photo of herself with Parton on Instagram, writing, "They say don't meet your heroes. Her bravery to know that she was more than they thought she was and that she needed to break away and move on into new work and new possibilities led her to write I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, as her way of thanking and loving, but moving on. She is a great example for us all."
Sarah Jessica Parker, who had never met Parton, expressed her admiration, stating, "I don’t think any of us had to know her to love her. One of the greatest this country ever produced. Legend. For real. Forever."
Pedro Pascal shared an old black and white photograph of the "Jolene" singer, captioning it, "One of one. We must make more."
Khloe Kardashian posted a tribute to her Instagram Stories, suggesting Parton was reunited with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025. "I know that you are with your creator. God has you wrapped in His Arms. God bless you forever and always. Thank you for everything," Kardashian wrote.
Paris Hilton described Parton as her "idol" and "inspiration," expressing heartbreak over the loss.
Musician Maren Morris, who cited Parton as a career influence, shared a video of herself with the star, saying, "There will never be another. @dollyparton was who we could all agree on and she was such a light."
Parton's death followed months of declining health that led her to withdraw from public appearances, raising concerns among fans.