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Dolly Parton Played '9 to 5' with Her Nails in 1981: 'The Newest Instrument on the Market'
- On Tuesday, August 25, actress Karla Tracey announced country music legend Dolly Parton's death to a shocked audience before the UK production of 9 to 5: The Musical began at the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing.
- Representatives confirmed the 80-year-old singer died at a Nashville hospital following a "brief battle with cancer," celebrated for hits including "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene."
- Dedicating the performance to Parton, Tracey told the audience that her "extraordinary talent, creativity, and spirit" remain woven into the work, performed with "great respect and affection."
- Co-Stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, who appeared with Parton in the 1980 film 9 to 5, paid tribute on social media, with Fonda saying "I am devastated."
- Parton was developing a new Broadway musical set to begin previews later this year at the St. James Theatre in New York City, extending her artistic legacy.
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Dolly Parton fans audibly gasp as news of her death announced before UK 9 to 5 performance: 'Great respect'
The UK cast of 9 to 5: The Musical delivered a moving tribute to Dolly Parton during their performance on Tuesday evening, following the country music legend's death at the age of 80.Ms Parton's representative confirmed to People that the iconic singer-songwriter had endured a "brief battle with cancer" before her passing.Ahead of the curtain rising at Worthing theatre, lead actress Karla Tracey addressed the audience.The announcement prompted a…
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Eastbourne HeraldWorthing 9 to 5 performance turns tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton's most iconic film and TV roles from 9 to 5 to Hannah Montana
Dolly Parton has been a country music icon for decades, but she has also made a number of memorable appearances on the big and small screen, including in 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias and Hannah Montana
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