Dolly Parton's Former Co-Star Ricky Schroder Criticized Online Over 'Disrespectful Tribute'

‘Gives me the ick’: Actor put on blast for Dolly tribute

An American actor has sparked fierce backlash over an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton, with critics accusing him of turning the music legend’s death into a political statement.

Dolly Parton's Former Co-Star Ricky Schroder Criticized Online Over 'Disrespectful Tribute'

Dolly Parton's former co-star Ricky Schroder has been slammed for his 'disrespectful tribute' to the late country icon.

Stars Slam 'NYPD Blue' Star Ricky Schroder's Transphobic, Anti-Vaccine Tribute to Dolly Parton: 'Oh Shut Up!'

Ricky Schroder drew backlash after his Dolly Parton tribute referenced transgender people and vaccines.

Dolly Parton’s Co-Star Sparks Fierce Backlash Over “Disrespectful” Tribute To Country Legend: “Oh, Shut Up”

Dolly Parton’s passing prompted an outpouring of love from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities, but one tribute became the center of controversy. Actor Ricky Schroder, who played Parton’s father in two of her TV movies, remembered the country legend on Instagram while also pointing out that he disagreed with some of her views. His post immediately sparked backlash. “There is a time and a place. Just send your condolences and leave it at that,”…

Dolly Parton tributes from Jeff Bezos, Ricky Schroder spark backlash

Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.

‘NYPD Blue’ star Rick Schroder slammed for political Dolly Parton tribute

Schroder was hit with a wave of backlash after he used his tribute to Dolly Parton to rehash their political differences, specifically their clashing views on vaccines and transgender rights.