Jane Fonda is mourning the loss of her 9 to 5 co-star Dolly Parton.
The 88-year-old actress released a statement moments ago after learning of the news of Dolly‘s passing at age 80.
Read Jane Fonda’s full tribute to Dolly Parton
I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on. I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this – more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and playful that she is woven into all our lives and hearts forever. We have our memories of her, her songs, Dollywood, “9to5,” the millions of books she got into the hands of children, all the iconic images that bring her to us. And they are all blessings. Let’s be grateful for all that she has left us to ease our sadness now. I never knew anyone like her. She was simultaneously a naughty, playful southern gal from the hollows of Tennessee and a deep, soulful thinker who could see through people right down to their true selves. She was many things…lyricist, songstress, player of many instruments, writer, prankster, visionary, loyal friend, who’d never go to bed before she and her friends had laughed so hard they’d have to cross their legs.
She had a survivor’s instinct and seemed to always know just what to do, just what to say, to make things right…and then she’s stick her butt out the car window and moon Kenny Roger’s home. She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy. That’s something of hers she’d want us
all to take with us.To her gay and trans fans, I want you to know that she loved you. You know that without me telling you. She loved all her fans and they are legion. And you know she doesn’t want y’all to mourn now. Dress up and celebrate her spirit. But first, watch the final episode of Grace and Frankie where she’s an Angel, the head honcho working class angel in Heaven.
RIP, beautiful woman. We love you.
If you don’t know, Dolly made a surprise guest appearance in the Grace and Frankie series finale on Netflix, reuniting with her 9 to 5 co-stars Jane and Lily Tomlin.
Our thoughts are with Dolly Parton‘s friends, family, and loved ones. RIP.
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