Kelly’s tribute comes after an already painful period for the Osbourne family, following the death of her father, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, in 2025. The loss of Dolly has now brought another wave of grief as Kelly remembers a woman she greatly admired.
Sharing photographs of herself with Parton on social media, Kelly reflected on the impact the singer had on women around the world.
She praised Dolly for showing women that they could be ambitious while remaining kind, strong while still being gentle, and confident enough to be completely themselves.
Kelly also described working with Parton as one of the greatest honours of her life. She highlighted Dolly’s charitable work, generosity and commitment to literacy and education, noting that her influence reached far beyond the music industry.
According to Kelly, Dolly used her success to help others and demonstrated that true greatness is not simply about personal achievements, but about what a person gives back to the world.
Her tribute ended with an emotional farewell, thanking Dolly for the music, laughter and love she gave to generations of people.
“There will never be another Dolly Parton,” Kelly wrote, capturing the feelings of countless fans who have been mourning the loss of one of music’s most beloved figures.
