'She Had a Voice of Pure Gold and a Heart to Match'

Stars are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at 80. Parton was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond—the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography, and politics, the AP reports. Here's a roundup of notable reactions to Parton's death and legacy:

• Dionne Warwick. "The Heavenly Father has made the decision to bring another of his children to him. Dolly a true child of God is in the best hands now," Warwick said in a statement.
• Paul McCartney. "Her songwriting, her singing and her philanthropy were unrivaled in the world of country music and it is hard to imagine living in a world without Dolly," McCartney wrote on Instagram. "She was a very clever business woman who understood the value of her music and, most importantly, the effect that she had on the people of the world. There was no greater honour for me than to have her sing my song 'Let It Be' and, even though I only made a small contribution to it, I am so honoured that she did it."

• Jane Fonda. "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," Fonda wrote on Instagram. She added: "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."
• Linda Ronstadt. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Dolly Parton," Ronstadt said in a statement. "One of the most extraordinary musical experiences of my life was recording with her. The world is a poorer place without her."
• Bette Midler. "Our beloved Dolly Parton has died. I am devastated, and I'm sure the nation will mourn her as I do, and for many years to come. She had a voice of pure gold and a heart to match. What a terrible, terrible loss," Midler wrote on Instagram.
• Ken Burns. "One of twelve children raised in a cabin, Dolly Parton left home carrying nothing but songs to become the most beloved figure in American music. She wrote 'I Will Always Love You' as a goodbye to Porter Wagoner. Today it belongs to all of us," Burns, the filmmaker behind the Country Music documentary miniseries, wrote on X.

• Reba McEntire. "Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side," McEntire wrote on X. "Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you."
• Reese Witherspoon. "Throughout my entire career, she sent me little notes of encouragement and support, telling me to be the light in people's lives and listen to my angels. Always signed: 'I will always love you,'" Witherspoon wrote on Instagram.
• Colman Domingo. "Dolly taught us that you can be anything and do anything and to do it with kindness. What a light. We are all grateful that we lived in a time of Dolly Parton. We will always love her," the actor wrote on X.
• Carol Burnett. "One of my favorite memories was taping the special 'Carol and Dolly' in Nashville," Burnett wrote on Instagram. "We shot the week of Thanksgiving and Dolly made individual turkey dinners for every one of us, that she cooked herself. We were a family. That's who she was."
• Beyoncé. "You were the barometer. The North Star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious," Beyoncé said in a statement. "You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself. I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship. I'm honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever."