Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Global Tributes

Sabrina Carpenter publicly mourned Dolly Parton after Parton’s death at age 80, reminiscing about their time together on the Thelma & Louise–themed music video for “Please Please Please” and thanking Parton for her wisdom, humor, and inspiration. Carpenter had previously collaborated on the deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet, which features Parton and includes a music video in which they share the spotlight. Parton had praised their vocal blend, noting how similar their voices sound and joking that Carpenter could be like a little sister, underscoring a mutual admiration. Carpenter has long cited Parton as a major influence and has celebrated their creative partnership and Parton’s mentorship that shaped her career. Parton’s passing, confirmed after she’d been hospitalized in Nashville, sparks an outpouring of tributes reflecting her six-decade legacy in country music and American popular culture.