Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton Figure caption, Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singerBySareen HabeshianReporting fromLos AngelesPublished47 minutes agoSir Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey and Sir Elton John have led a wave of personal tributes to music icon Dolly Parton, honouring her impact across the globe. The Beatles legend called Parton a "magnificent star", Oprah said she "brought the light" and the Rocket Man singer dubbed her a "giant of an artist" who was "irreplaceable". Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, following health issues that caused the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency earlier this year.

Tributes have poured in from US presidents across the political spectrum and musicians across all genres, remembering her not just for her award-winning career, but her philanthropy and humble nature that transcended country music. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sir Elton John and Parton preformed together in 2005 at the annual Country Music Association AwardsMcCartney reflected on his history with Parton, which began when he met her in Nashville at the Grande Ole Opry right before starting her solo musical career. "She was so bubbly and full of life, it is difficult to take in the news that she has passed," he said.

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"Her songwriting, her singing and her philanthropy were unrivaled in the world of country music and it is hard to imagine living in a world without Dolly. " John said he was "shocked and devastated" over the news. "A giant of an artist - unique and irreplaceable, with the kindest heart".

Former talk-show host Winfrey wrote that one of her fondest memories with Parton was "having a hoot and a holler while wearing Bob Mackie gowns on her show Dolly". "This girl from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee dreamed a life and then lived a life bigger than she could have ever imagined, giving so generously to others in ways we saw and ways we didn't. "Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, McEntire collaborated with Parton multiple times over their careers and shared being honoured by the Academy Of Country Music Awards in 2017.

The wave of musical talents honouring Parton has stretched from fellow country star Reba McEntire to rapper Eminem, with each sharing personal stories on how important the late singer was to them and the world as a whole. McEntire thanked Parton for "all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. "Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart.

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There will never ever be another you". "We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang," McEntire wrote. "Thank you, Lord, for Dolly.

She's gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her. "Rapper Eminem noted that even while he had never met Parton, she still made her mark on his life with a note she sent calling him "very special".

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.