Dolly Parton: Elton John and Barbara Streisland pay tribute to country legend | ABC NEWS

Fans of Dolly Parton have gathered at sites around the world including the Nashville Country Music Museum and the Hollywood Walk of Fame to pay tribute to the late singer. Celebrities including Elton John took to social media to express regret over the loss of the music icon. US President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast to honour the Tennessee-born artist, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined other world leaders to pay their respects. Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/dolly-parton-legendary-country-singer-songwriter-dies/107078150 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel