CNN Apologizes To Dolly Parton's Family For Airing Impersonator Photo
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Key Points:
- CNN apologized after mistakenly airing a photo of Dolly Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn during coverage of Parton's death.
- The error occurred on the episode of Laura Coates Live following Parton's passing at age 80.
- CNN expressed regret and apologized to the Parton family for the mistake.
- Kelly Vohnn clarified that she never authorized use of her image to falsely represent herself as Dolly Parton and urged media to exercise better due diligence.
- Vohnn emphasized that she is a professional impersonator and does not mislead audiences into believing she is the real Dolly Parton.
