Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and Sabrina Carpenter lead tributes to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has been remembered by musicians and entertainers including Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Sabrina Carpenter, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Gill following her death at the age of 80.

Parton died in Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 25 after what her family described as a “brief battle” with cancer.

Her family said she spent her seven-decade career bringing “joy, laughter, hope and integrity” to her work and highlighted her music, songwriting and philanthropy.

Taylor Swift shared a tribute describing Parton’s legacy and the impact she had on others.

“A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right. But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy will be an everlasting one,” Swift wrote.

Paul McCartney also remembered Parton, saying he would find it “hard to imagine living in a world without Dolly”.

“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,” McCartney said.

Sabrina Carpenter shared photographs of herself with Parton and recalled their relationship. The pair collaborated on a version of Parton’s “Jolene” for the deluxe edition of Carpenter’s album Short n’ Sweet.

“there will never be another you and how lucky are we all to have experienced your singular magic as well as your once in a lifetime voice, songs, and heart. your light will be something the world will search forever to find again. i will always love you,” Carpenter wrote.

Reese Witherspoon remembered receiving messages of encouragement from Parton throughout her career, while Vince Gill recalled performing “I Will Always Love You” with her at the CMA Awards.

Other artists and actors paying tribute included Dionne Warwick, Jane Fonda, Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge, Carrie Underwood, Nile Rodgers, Maggie Rogers and Elizabeth Banks.

Parton’s family said her legacy would continue through her music, songwriting and charitable work.