Bill Maher Gives Weak Dolly Parton Tribute
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bill Maher addressed Dolly Parton’s death on his Real Time show, making controversial remarks about the widespread tributes to the late singer amid ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
- Maher highlighted global memorials for Parton, including iconic landmarks lighting up in her honor, but did so in a tone that some found unsavory.
- Dolly Parton passed away Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer, prompting tributes from numerous celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
- Ricky Schroder, who played Parton’s father in biopics, also sparked backlash by criticizing her support for transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccines while expressing admiration for her.
- Following criticism, Schroder posted a follow-up message warning against the COVID-19 vaccine and lamenting Parton’s support for it.
