LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 15: Singer Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire pose on the set of The WB's "Reba" at 20th Century Fox Studios on February 15, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAfter the news that Dolly Parton passed away at age 80, tributes from across the entertainment world poured in to honor the legendary musician, actor, author, and philanthropist.ForbesDolly Parton, Country Music Icon And Philanthropist, Dies At Age 80By Jeff BenjaminThanks to her large music catalog and stake in her theme park, Dollywood, Forbes estimated Dolly Parton’s net worth at $450 million as of June 2025.That net worth was accumulated over seven decades of work across entertainment with music, acting, producing, writing, philanthropy and more, touching countless lives and connecting with all walks of life around the world.Read through touching tributes from Dolly’s famous friends as well as notable figures across entertainment, business and politics who paid tribute to the late superstar, alongside photos that showcased the breadth of her career and influence.Reba McEntireInfluenced by Dolly herself, the country-music star shared a touching tribute to her “buddy Dolly” with photos of the two through the years.MORE FOR YOUDolly, 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. We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang. Thank you, Lord, for Dolly. She’s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her. I’ll never forget the first time I met you and I’ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart. I will always love you, Reba.Lily TomlinThe actress who co-starred in 9 to 5 with Parton said she had “No words” alongside a photo of the two together. She also re-posted several photos of the stars together through the years on her Instagram Story.Keith UrbanThe country singer who has performed and shared tributes of Parton thorugh the years wrote on his Instagram Story that he was “heartbroken today” saying, “honestly....... I have no words right now.”UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 15: NASHVILLE Photo of Keith URBAN and Dolly PARTON, Dolly Parton and Keith Urban performing on stage (Photo by Beth Gwinn/Redferns)RedfernsNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 11: Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and Eric Church attend the 53rd Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala at Music City Center on October 11, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKelly ClarksonThe American Idol said that “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.”Parton had previously appeared and duetted with Clarkson her daytime talk show.Kacey MusgravesThe country-pop star, who performed with Dolly at the Grammy Awards and took part in a tribute for Parton at the Country Music Awards for the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, shares a series of posts about how she was taking news, sharing a hopeful thought about Dolly meeting her husband Carl, who passed in March 2025 at age 82.LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Dolly Parton (L) and Kacey Musgraves perfom onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Getty Images for The Recording AcademySally FieldsThe Academy Award–winning actress shared a photo with Dolly and other stars, writing, “If there are truly angels on earth, then we have just lost one.” Fields added, “There will never be another. I adored her with all my heart and will always cherish our time together. Forever. Rest in peace beautiful Dolly.”Jamie Lee CurtisThe actress shared a photo of Dolly and her late husband Carl, as well as a with Parton writing, “They say don’t meet your heroes. They were wrong about her.” She continued her tribute saying, “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.”Donatella Versace“The world has lost one of the kindest and most generous of souls, the greatest of story tellers and a true legend of music,” the fashion icon and Versace brand ambassador wrote on Instagram. “So many lives were made better because of you. Thank you Dolly, for everything.”Maren MorrisThe country star shared a sweet video of Dolly’s sweet nature with Parton embracing Morris while she and a group of musicians harmonized on Dolly Parton classic “Eagle When She Flies.”Kristin ChenowethThe musical theater superstar, who Parton once blessed by saying she said would be an “ideal person” to portray her in a Broadway musical, wrote on Instagram that Dolly was “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.”Mick JaggerThe Rolling Stones singer posted in tribute saying, “What a wonderful songwriter and singer Dolly was. She brought so many people together, we will all miss her so much.”Sarah Jessica ParkerThe Sex & The City star said she never met Parton, but added, “my gosh, did I love her. I don’t think any of us had to know her to love her.”Parker continued saying Parton was “one of the greatest this country ever produced” calling her a “Legend” and that Dolly was “always advocating for those she knew and understood needed a champion.”Melissa Etheridge The singer shared photos of her with the fellow guitar player through the years saying “Words fail me today,” but writing “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.”Jack WhiteThe White Stripes star said Parton deserved “instant sainthood” in his tribute on Instagram.Amy SedarisThe comedian quoted Parton who once said, “If you see someone without a smile, give them yours,” adding her own words with, “There goes our sun. This is so sad.”Jackée HarryThe Sister, Sister and 227 actress shared a cute clip of her and Parton singing on television together, saying, “There was only one Dolly. The voice, the songs, the outfits, the makeup, the hair…and underneath all that sparkle was one of the biggest hearts in show business. Dolly was truly incomparable. Rest in peace, you beautiful soul.”Colman DomingoThe Emmy winner shared that “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.”Jimmy BuffetThe social media account for the late singer-songwriter shared classic photos of Dolly with Buffet in tribute with a quote from Parton, “I’m very proud and honored to be part of anything that is going to make the world a better place.”Lil Nas XThe “Old Town Road” singer decided to remember Dolly’s sassy side, captioning his tribute with “THE ONE AND ONLY! FLY HIGH MISS DOLLY!”The MuppetsSharing photos from two of her iconic appearances alongside Muppet stars Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog through the years, the official account for the Muppets wrote: “There will never be another quite like Dolly Parton. She was the ultimate singer, songwriter, actress, performer, and philanthropist. She filled the world with light and we are so grateful for every second we got to spend with her onstage and off.”Paris HiltonThe starlet shared that she was “heartbroken” to hear about “Queen Dolly Parton’s passing.” She Parton “was a true icon and such an inspiration to me. Her talent, heart and kindness touched so many lives, and she truly left this world better than she found it Sending all my love to her family, friends and everyone who loved her.”Tim CookThe Apple CEO wrote that “Dolly Parton’s music helped light up the world,” adding, “She was a brilliant songwriter, cultural icon and dedicated philanthropist who helped instill a love of reading and learning in millions of children around the world.”Zohran MamdaniThe New York City mayor spoke about the “truly heartbreaking” news, adding that “Dolly Parton was an extraordinary person and an irreplaceable champion of the working class. We are a better country because of her.”Bernie SandersThe Vermont senator highlighted Parton’s achievements in music and philanthropy, pointing out that she was “a lifelong philanthropist and advocate for literacy, education, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare and disaster relief. Her music and humanity touched millions. She will be sorely missed.”Kamala HarrisThe former vice president highlighted Parton’s many accomplishments through the years, adding “All at once she was kind, modest, and funny. With her music, her philanthropy, and her style, Dolly was one of one.