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Jane Fonda has paid an emotional tribute to her longtime friend Dolly Parton following the entertainer’s death at 80.
Fonda appeared alongside Parton in the 1980 comedy ‘9 To 5’, which featured the country icon’s celebrated song of the same title.
“I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on,” Fonda wrote in an Instagram message on Tuesday afternoon.
“I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this. More than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and playful that she is woven into all our lives and hearts forever.”
Sharing an old photograph of the two together, she added, “Let's be grateful for all that she has left us to ease our sadness now. 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.”
‘9 To 5’ played an important role in bringing Parton into mainstream popular culture. The movie followed three working women, portrayed by Parton, Fonda and Lily Tomlin, as they imagined taking revenge on their sexist employer.
A stage musical featuring original songs written by Parton later made its Broadway debut in 2009.
