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Sally Field, Reba McEntire lead Dolly Parton tribute at 2026 Emmys
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Key Points:
- Sally Field and Reba McEntire paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmys, with Field recalling their work together in "Steel Magnolias" and McEntire performing Parton's song "Appalachian Memories" live with a symphony.
- The tribute was a closely guarded secret before the event, with producer Jesse Collins describing it as a "very beautiful tribute to Dolly."
- Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at age 80 after a private battle with cancer and was buried in a private ceremony in Nashville next to her late husband.
- Parton's family revealed she kept her illness private to avoid worrying fans and many relatives, with her sister Stella emphasizing respect for Dolly’s privacy regarding her cancer diagnosis.
- Parton was honored with a Primetime Emmy for her role in "Christmas on the Square" and had a significant career in both country music and television.
