Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton

BBC News Wednesday 26 August 2026, 00:58 UTC 1 min read

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The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.

Elton John (PERSON) Oprah Winfrey (PERSON) Paul McCartney (PERSON) Dolly Parton (PERSON)

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