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CNN Forced to Apologize for Horrendous Dolly Parton Blunder
The blunder occurred about seven minutes into Laura Coates Live, roughly 12 hours after Parton's family announced her death.
TL;DR
- CNN aired a photo of Dolly Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn during a tribute segment, instead of the actual Dolly Parton.
- The error occurred on Laura Coates Live, approximately 12 hours after Parton's family announced her death.
- CNN issued an apology to the Parton family for the mistake.
- Kelly Vohnn stated she was heartbroken by the error and emphasized that she is a tribute artist who makes it clear she is an impersonator.
- Vohnn has been performing as Parton and other stars for over 26 years.
- Vohnn expressed concern that the public might be fooled and stated she does not own the images used.
- She urged reporters to improve their due diligence to prevent 'fakenews'.