Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJane 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. In fullJane Fonda shares biggest lesson Dolly Parton taught her in ‘deep hollows’ of NashvilleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in