LGBTQ+ celebs and allies react to Dolly Parton's death

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        Dolly Parton remembered by LGBTQ+ celebs and allies: 'I will always love you'
      The late gay icon and country singer left an undeniable impact on millions — and especially the LGBTQ+ people she championed.
 
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The world is paying their respects to Dolly Parton.
As one of the most iconic artists in music history, the singer and songwriter has touched millions of lives throughout her fabulous life. Following the news of her passing, LGBTQ+ celebrities and allies start posting very emotional and beautiful tributes to the Queen of Country and longtime advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
While many of her country music peers such as Reba McEntire and Kacey Musgraves shared touching messages online, every corner of the entertainment industry showed love to the legendary performer and philanthropist. Even RuPaul's Drag Race reposted the show's runway dedicated to Parton during an episode from season 7 of All Stars.
Scroll below to see some of the moving messages that highlight the positive impact Dolly Parton left on the world.

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This story originally appeared on Out.

The world is paying their respects to Dolly Parton.

As one of the most iconic artists in music history, the singer and songwriter has touched millions of lives throughout her fabulous life. Following the news of her passing, LGBTQ+ celebrities and allies start posting very emotional and beautiful tributes to the Queen of Country and longtime advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

While many of her country music peers such as Reba McEntire and Kacey Musgraves shared touching messages online, every corner of the entertainment industry showed love to the legendary performer and philanthropist. Even RuPaul's Drag Race reposted the show's runway dedicated to Parton during an episode from season 7 of All Stars.

Scroll below to see some of the moving messages that highlight the positive impact Dolly Parton left on the world.

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Dolly Parton remembered by LGBTQ+ celebs and allies: 'I will always love you'

The late gay icon and country singer left an undeniable impact on millions — and especially the LGBTQ+ people she championed.

Kacey Musgraves

Colman Domingo

Dionne Warwick

Reba McEntire

Paris Hilton

The Muppets

Andy Cohen

Jamie Lee Curtis

Maren Morris

Lily Tomlin

Sarah Jessica Parker

Elvira

Keke Palmer

Carson Kressley

Kelly Clarkson

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She stood with LGBTQ+ people for decades, without fanfare, calculation, or apology, writes John Casey.

The president’s political career has been spent countering many of the values Parton held so dear.

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Opinion: The late icon embraced the power of acceptance long before it was a corporate trend or political talking point, writes Josh Ackley.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

Kacey Musgraves

Colman Domingo

Dionne Warwick

Reba McEntire

Paris Hilton

The Muppets

Andy Cohen

Jamie Lee Curtis

Maren Morris

Lily Tomlin

Sarah Jessica Parker

Elvira

Keke Palmer

Carson Kressley

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