Beatles legend Paul McCartney, who collaborated with Parton in 2023, writes that "it's so sad" and that she was "such a wonderful woman."
"She was so bubbly and full of life that it's hard to believe she's gone. Her songwriting, her singing voice and her charity work were unmatched in the country music world and it's hard to imagine living in a world without Dolly."
Actress Jane Fonda, who starred opposite Parton in the 1980 film "9 to 5," writes that she will be "woven into our lives forever":
"She had a survival instinct and always seemed to know what needed to be done, what needed to be said, to make things right... to simultaneously stick her butt out the car window and moon Kenny Rogers' house. She was the curvy embodiment of empathy."
Country artist Billy Ray Cyrus has also collaborated many times and was close friends with Dolly Parton.
“I’ll never forget when I went into her dressing room in 1992 to apologize to the tabloids who claimed I was having an affair with her. In true Dolly fashion, she just looked at me, winked and said, ‘Darling, this shit sells records!’”
Parton was also godmother to his daughter, pop star Miley Cyrus.
"I can't believe we just lost the purest of souls. Rest in peace, Dolly. My heart aches," she writes.
Singer Linda Ronstadt, who collaborated with Parton:
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend Dolly Parton. One of the most incredible musical experiences I have ever had is recording with her. The world is poorer without her."
Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger:
"What a wonderful songwriter and singer Dolly was. She brought so many people together, we will all miss her so much."
Elton John:
"Shocked and devastated by Dolly's passing. A giant as an artist - unique and irreplaceable, with the biggest heart."
Oprah Winfrey TV profile:
"This girl from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee dreamed of a life and then lived a life bigger than she could have ever imagined."
Artist Barbra Streisand:
"I'm so sorry to hear about Dolly - she was a true force of nature."
Artist Tom Jones:
"Dolly leaves a great void behind. She had an angelic yet powerful voice that will inspire generations to come."
Country artist Kacey Musgraves:
"The world suddenly feels a lot less glittery."
At 9:25 a.m. (a nod to “9 to 5”), the Empire State Building will flash pink in tribute to Parton.
