Celebrities, politicians react to death of Dolly Parton

"So glad she's with her Carl Dean," Kacey Musgraves wrote on social media.

Celebrities are offering their condolences following the death of country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.

Lily Tomlin, Parton's longtime friend and one of her co-stars in the 1980 hit comedy "9 to 5," wrote on Instagram, "No words…💔."

The movie was Parton's big-screen debut, and she wrote and performed the film's chart-topping, Grammy-winning theme song.

Tomlin said at the 16th Annual Governors Awards in 2025 that the song "9 to 5" was "so much bigger than any singular theme song on a movie soundtrack," saying it "became an anthem for our culture of the time."

She added at the time that Parton's "humanitarian achievements are as staggering as her formidable singing career" and called her "one of the few people who remains in this world that everyone loves and respects."

Country singer Kacey Musgraves wrote on social media on Tuesday, "This really really hurts."

"The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden," Musgraves said, adding, "So glad she's with her Carl Dean."

Dean, who was Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, died last year at the age of 82.

Parton’s fellow country singer and actress Reba McEntire wrote on Instagram, "Dolly, 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," she continued. "... 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."

The Jacksons called Parton a "true trailblazer" in a statement on Instagram.

"Through her extraordinary talent, kindness and generosity, she opened doors and inspired generations around the world. We share this special memory from 1977, when we had the honor of meeting Dolly in England on the same day we also met Queen Elizabeth II," the Jacksons wrote alongside a carousel of images. "Thank you, Dolly, for the music, the joy and the light you shared with us all."

"Our prayers are with Dolly’s family, friends and everyone whose life she touched. ... Your beautiful spirit and remarkable legacy will live on forever," the Jacksons said.