Sabrina Carpenter Honors Dolly Parton After Her Passing at 80

Sabrina Carpenter is remembering her dear friend and country music icon, Dolly Parton. The legendary singer passed away at 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family announcing the news.

Dolly Parton had been admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Friday earlier today with kidney and autoimmune issues, per TMZ. Her condition quickly took a turn for the worse, leading to her passing at 80. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Dolly Parton’s Illness Led to Her Passing

‘Oh Dolly,’ Carpenter started an Instagram post with a broken heart emoji. ‘The only thing I could say after we first met was “she really is an angel walking the earth” and “we look like we could be sisters!”

The two singers collaborated on the deluxe version of Sabrina’s album ‘Short n’ Sweet’. They also starred in a music video for the track together, which has amassed over 15 million views on YouTube.

The “Manchild” singer celebrated the release of the music video with an Instagram post at the time. She wrote, “Dolly and me singing in a pickup truck!!!!!! I am so honored to have one of my biggest idols on a song that means so much to me.

Short n’ Sweet deluxe is out now!”

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Collaboration on Sabrina’s Album

Tributes poured in following the announcement of Dolly Parton’s death, with Billy Ray Cyrus, Jane Fonda, Reba McEntire and Kacey Musgraves among those remembering the queen of country music.

“It Is Hard to Imagine Living in a World Without Dolly,” Paul McCartney reacted to her passing. “The world loves you.”

Carpenter’s tribute to Parton is one that fans will cherish. ‘I will cherish our laughter and conversations and I will keep your wisdom, your playful outlook on life, and perfect sense of humor in my pocket for the rainy days.

There will never be another you and how lucky are we all to have experienced your singular magic as well as your once in a lifetime voice, songs, and heart. Your light will be something the world will search forever to find again,’ she wrote. ‘I will always love you.’

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