Dolly Parton Remembered in Emotional Tributes From Celebrities

Dolly Parton Hollywood Remembers an Icon Published August 25, 2026 11:59 AM PDT | Updated August 25, 2026 12:34 PM PDT Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton following the legend's death ... with stars from across entertainment sharing their heartbreak. Kacey Musgraves was among the first to react, posting several emotional messages Tuesday, including, "Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts." She later wrote, "The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden" ... and referenced Dolly's late husband, Carl Dean, saying, "So glad she's with her Carl Dean. No one talk to me today." Jamie Lee Curtis kept her tribute simple, writing, "Thank you, Dolly. For all of it." Lance Bass called Dolly "the best of the best of the best" ... adding, "We will always love you Dolly!" President Donald Trump also paid tribute ... saying he's ordering American flags lowered nationwide for one week in Dolly's honor, beginning Tuesday at 6 PM. As we reported ... Dolly died Tuesday at 80 ... we're told she was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville early Friday morning with kidney and autoimmune issues and passed away in the hospital Tuesday morning. RIP, Dolly ... check out the gallery to see how more celebrities are remembering the icon. Related articles Dolly Parton Donald Trump Kacey Musgraves Lance Bass Jamie Lee Curtis Carl Dean Movie Stars Celebrity News Celebrity Death Country Music Dolly Parton Death