Dolly Parton's Steel Magnolias Co-Stars Pay Tribute to Late Icon
Shortly after the news broke, Julia Roberts, 58, said in a statement: 'Dolly was a magical and joyous human. I hold knowing her as a treasure in my life. The sun has dimmed today.'
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton, known for her role as Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, has died at 80.
- Co-stars Julia Roberts and Sally Field have paid tribute, calling her a 'magical and joyous human' and an 'angel on earth'.
- Parton was hospitalized with autoimmune and kidney problems.
- She had plans for a new hotel and museum in Nashville.
- Her career spanned six decades in music, with hits like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5'.