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Stars are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at 80. Parton was a beloved figure in music and beyond, with appeal that transcended generations and politics. Singers Paul McCartney, Dionne Warwick, Linda Ronstadt and Kacey Musgraves shared heartfelt messages highlighting Parton's impact and legacy. “Dolly Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends," Kelly Clarkson posted on X. Blake Shelton and Seth MacFarlane reminisced about working with Parton, noting her abundant generosity, humor and kindness.