Actor Ricky Schroder, a co-star of Dolly Parton, faces widespread backlash after posting an Instagram tribute following Parton’s death. Multiple outlets report that fans and critics accuse the post of being disrespectful and “tone deaf.” Parton is described as having died on Tuesday at age 80.
Different publications frame the criticism in slightly different terms. The Mirror and Daily Mail highlight claims that the tribute is disrespectful or poorly judged in tone. The Independent adds context by noting Schroder played Parton’s father, Robert Lee Patton, in the TV movie “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” and its sequel. 7News Australia says some commenters view the tribute as politically charged, while The Hollywood Reporter focuses on the broader reaction that Schroder is being seen as disrespecting Parton in her passing.
Overall, outlets agree that Schroder’s Instagram post has drawn significant public anger, with concern centering on the appropriateness and perceived messaging of the tribute.
