Sally Field honours Dolly Parton at Emmy Awards as country music mourns
Dolly Parton died in August at age 80 from cancer. She received emotional tributes at the Emmy Awards.
The 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles featured tributes to Dolly Parton. The country music legend died on August 25 following cancer.
Sally Field was her co-star in Steel Magnolias. Field told the audience: "If there are truly angels on earth, then we just lost one."
Field spoke of Parton's warmth, humour and genuine kindness. She described her humanitarian work in Tennessee and beyond.
Reba McEntire performed Parton's 1983 hit "Appalachian Memories" in her honour. Parton died peacefully at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones.
- August 25, 2026
- Death date
- 80
- Age
- Appalachian Memories, 1983
- Song performed
Why it mattersDolly Parton was a cultural icon. Her influence went far beyond music into giving and entertainment. Her death was a significant moment in American popular culture.
AustraliaDolly Parton's music and legacy are well-known in Australia through radio, film and streaming; her death marks the end of an era that shaped generations of listeners.
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