A beloved and great talent, Dolly Parton has passed. Dolly has had an outstanding career that included music, film and television.
Generations of loyal fans have followed her exceptional career in the entertainment industry. She was a member of SAG-AFTRA for more than five decades, joining the union in 1969.
“The passing of Dolly Parton will be deeply felt throughout our membership. Her life and legacy of joy and creativity had an indescribable impact on the world. As a singer, songwriter, performer, business leader and all-around visionary, Dolly Parton’s talent is revered across generations,” said SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin. “Her basic humanity is known to the world and she is simply beloved by countless millions. Personally, from 9 to 5 when she effortlessly advanced the cause of professional women, to her Islands in the Stream collaboration with Kenny Rogers, I’m a true and forever fan. On behalf of SAG-AFTRA and my family, we send thoughts of love and condolence to her family.”
“Dolly Parton was a once-in-a-generation artist and, just as importantly, someone of true generosity and decency,” said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. “As a fellow native Tennessean, I’m humbled by what she did with her platform: putting books in the hands of millions of children through the Imagination Library, standing up for people being treated unfairly, and modeling real inclusion, including as a steady friend to the LGBTQ+ community well before that was easy to do. SAG-AFTRA and the entire creative community mourn her loss.”
