Dolly Parton expressed her deep sorrow over the passing of Kris Kristofferson, calling it a “great loss” in an emotional tribute shared on her Instagram Story. The beloved country music icon, who passed away at 88, was remembered fondly by Parton, who wrote, “What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend.”
Concluding her heartfelt message, the 78-year-old singer added, “I will always love you,” signing off with her signature.
Parton and Kristofferson shared a long friendship and collaborated on several duets during the 1980s, including popular songs such as “From Here to the Moon and Back” and “Put It Off Until Tomorrow.”
Kristofferson, renowned for his songwriting prowess and acting talent—most notably in A Star Is Born—passed away at his home in Hawaii on Saturday, as reported by PEOPLE. His legacy includes timeless classics like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down.”
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