Megyn Kelly Dragged Over ‘Shocking’ Dolly Parton Post

ALEX WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Megyn Kelly’s attempt to honor Dolly Parton quickly backfired.

The conservative pundit, 55, published a surprisingly heartfelt tribute to the global icon, whose death at age 80 was announced in a shocking video on Tuesday.

“Dolly Parton seemed as close to total goodness as any mere mortal could come,” Kelly wrote on X.

“She united us all in our love and admiration for her and, now, in mourning her.

God bless you Dolly.

R.I.P.” But the internet wasn’t having it.

Social media users were quick to remind the former Fox News host that her history of harmful comments about women, transgender people, and Black Americans was the complete opposite of Parton’s legacy.

“Dolly was everything you aren’t: warm, generous, beloved - and good television,” one commenter said.

“Shut the f--- up.

She hated everything you stand for.

You have no business even saying her name,” another added.

“You of all people praising Dolly Parton is rich.

Dolly spent her life leading with kindness, compassion, generosity, and respect for people others marginalized,” one X user said.

“Megyn has built a career doing nearly the opposite.