Jane Fonda mourns the death of Dolly Parton and shares a personal tribute to her late co-star from “9 to 5.” Multiple reports describe Fonda becoming emotional as she reflects on Parton’s influence and character.
The outlets frame Fonda’s comments as both remembrance and gratitude. In one account, Fonda highlights a “biggest lesson” Parton taught her, linking the idea to earlier experiences in Nashville. Another emphasizes Fonda’s praise of Parton’s self-knowledge and presence, quoting her as saying Parton “knew from the get-go who she was.”
While the specific memories and phrasing differ across coverage, all sources present the same core information: Fonda publicly expresses grief over Parton’s passing, and her remarks focus on Parton’s personal impact and legacy after her death reported last week.