See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANDREW COURT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 19:35 BST, 25 August 2026 | Updated: 20:10 BST, 25 August 2026
Celebrity tributes have poured in for country music icon Dolly Parton following her death age 80.The legendary country singer's passing was confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver, prompting an outpouring of love from America's A-list. Jamie Lee Curtis, Sarah Jessica Parker and Pedro Pascal were among the first big names to post. Khloe Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Zoe Saldana and Hugh Jackman also took to social media to express their shock and sadness over Parton's death. The music icon also counted admirers outisde of Hollywood, with politicians and media heavyweights also sharing their condolences. Curtis shared a photo to Instagram that showed herself cuddled up with Parton. She captioned: '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.' Curtis shared a photo to Instagram that showed herself cuddled up with Parton Paris Hilton paid tribute to Parton, describing her as an 'icon' and 'inspiration'The Jolene singer had many A-list admirers, some of whom she had gone on to forge close friendships withParker, meanwhile, revealed she had never met Parton but had always admired her from afar.The Sex and the City actress took to social media writing: 'I never met @dollyparton but my gosh, did I love her. 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.'Pascal similarly took to Instagram sharing an old black and white photo of the Jolene singer, writing: 'One of one. We must make more.'Elsewhere, an emotional Kardashian posted a tribute to her Instagram Stories, writing: 'My sweet Dolly. You are with your hubby who I know you missed immensely. 'The reality star was referring to Parton's longtime husband Carl Thomas Dean, to whom she was married for almost 59 years. Dean died in March 2025. Kardashian added: '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'. Maren Morris shared a video that showed her with Parton backstage at a concert Sarah Jessica Parker posted a poignant message shortly after Parton's passing was made public by her family Pedro Pascal similarly shared an old black and white image of the country icon Parton pictured on stage at the Blockchain Creative Labs' Dollyverse Event at SXSW in Austin, Texas in March 2022 Meanwhile, Maren Morris - who has been inspired by Parton's long career in country music - also took to social media sharing a video of her with the star. 'There will never be another. @dollyparton was who we could all agree on and she was such a light,' the My Church singer stated. Parton's passing came after months of health woes that saw her pull out of a string of public appearances, fueling fan fears for her wellbeing.
