BBC at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood star as fans gather

BBC at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Star as Fans Pay Tribute

The BBC’s LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans who gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, laying flowers at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Parton passed away at the age of 80, her team announced on social media.

"I’m heartbroken," one superfan shared, describing Parton as "the light" in a dark world.

More on this story:

• [Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer](link to video) (3:22)
• [‘I’m heartbroken’ – Fans react to Dolly Parton’s death](link to video) (1:17)
• [‘We used flour for powder’ – Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview](link to video) (1:15)

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