Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Audience members gasped as the cast of ‘9 to 5’ The Musical announced Dolly Parton’s death on stage before a UK performance.

Actor Karla Tracey, who plays Doralee, the role Parton famously originated in the 1980 film, read a moving dedication on behalf of the cast to honor the country legend, who wrote the music and lyrics for the show.

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