Megyn Kelly‘s tribute following Dolly Parton‘s death has sparked identical reactions from fans. Homages have poured in from music, Hollywood, and politics, honoring the country music icon’s life and legacy. Among them was the former Fox News host and podcast host, whose post went viral in no time.
Megyn Kelly tribute to Dolly Parton has fans talking
On Tuesday, August 25, Dolly Parton’s family announced on Instagram that the beloved country music legend had died at age 80. Known for her blunt takes on her podcast, Megyn Kelly responded to the news with a surprisingly gracious post on X (formerly Twitter).
In a post honoring the late singer and songwriter, the conservative commentator wrote: “Dolly Parton seemed as close to total goodness as any mere mortal could come. She united us all in our love and admiration for her and, now, in mourning her.” Kelly wrapped up with, “God bless you Dolly. R.I.P.”
The tone of Megyn Kelly’s post caught netizens off guard, as the 55-year-old is often known for her sharp criticism and outspoken conservative commentary. Fans quickly filled the replies, with many expressing shock at her unusually warm tribute.
One X user criticized Kelly, writing: “Keep her name out of your mouth. You are the polar opposite of everything she stood for.” Another wrote, “Dolly was everything you aren’t: warm, generous, beloved – and good television.” A third commenter praised Parton as “a unifying force of goodness.” Another wrote that Parton was “such a good soul” and criticized Kelly.
While Dolly Parton famously avoided discussing politics in public, her philanthropy spoke for itself over the course of her life. As reported by HuffPost, she founded the Dollywood Foundation in 1988 to help lower high school dropout rates. In 1995, the “Jolene” hitmaker launched the Imagination Library, which mails books to children to promote literacy. She also donated millions to medical research and disaster relief efforts. Additionally, Parton was a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community, spoke out against sexism, and both starred in and wrote the title song for the feminist anthem “9 to 5.”
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
