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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Jane Fonda pays tearful tribute to Dolly Parton after singer’s death

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  • Jane Fonda has tearfully paid tribute to her 9 to 5 co-star Dolly Parton following the country singer's death in Nashville aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
  • Fonda revealed that Parton taught her the importance of acknowledging and respecting fans after witnessing how much love people in rural Tennessee and Arkansas had for her.
  • In a heartfelt social media tribute, Fonda described Parton as the embodiment of empathy, praising her vision, playfulness, and loyalty as a friend.
  • Parton was celebrated for her extensive philanthropy, which included supporting global literacy through her Imagination Library, funding Covid vaccine research, and contributing to HIV/Aids relief.
  • Tributes to the legendary musician have poured in from across the entertainment industry, including messages from Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, and Julia Roberts.

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Jane Fonda shares biggest lesson Dolly Parton taught her in ‘deep hollows’ of Nashville

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