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Dolly Parton's Co-Star Sparks Fury With 'Tone-Deaf' Tribute to Late Singer
Ricky Schroder has sparked major backlash over his 'tone-deaf' tribute to Dolly Parton. The country music legend died aged 80 following a brief battle with cancer on August 25. Tributes poured in from around the world, with some of the globe's biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, Elton John, Beyoncé and US President Donald Trump remembering the lasting impact Dolly made throughout her extraordinary career.
TL;DR
- Ricky Schroder faced criticism for his tribute to Dolly Parton, which mentioned disagreements with her advocacy.
- Schroder's comments referred to Parton's support for the LGBTQIA+ community and her donation towards COVID-19 vaccine research.
- Critics called Schroder's tribute 'tone-deaf' and unnecessary, suggesting he should have refrained from negative remarks.
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a battle with cancer.
- Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her passing in an emotional video.