Sissy Spacek Remembers Loretta Lynn: A 'Resilient Country Music Pioneer' 

Country music legend Loretta Lynn passed away on Tuesday, October 4. The "Coal Miner's Daughter" singer was born in 1932 and spent six decades in the music industry before passing away at the age of 90.

In a statement posted on her social media accounts, her family explained that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on her ranch in Tennessee. Although the family wishes to grieve in private at this time, plans for a memorial service will be announced in the near future.

Many fans and famous friends, especially those in the country music community, took to social media to pay tribute to the late singer, including actress Sissy Spacek, who won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of the late country singer in the 1980 film about her life.

In 1976, Loretta Lynn's biography, "Coal Miner's Daughter," was a national bestseller. By 1980, the book had been turned into a 1980 biopic that shared the same time. Lynn handpicked the "Carrie" actress to play her in the film, and the two became lifelong friends.

In a statement provided to Deadline, the 72-year-old actress said, “Today is a sad day. The world lost a magnificent human being. Loretta Lynn was a great artist, a strong and resilient country music pioneer and a precious friend. I am heartbroken. I send my deepest sympathies to her wonderful family, her friends, and her loyal fans.”

Although Lynn was set on Spacek from the start, the "Badlands" actress was concerned to take on the demanding role. While she was still thinking it over, Lynn appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and told the world, "Sissy Spacek is going to play me." After that, Spacek had no choice but to follow through.

In her 2012 memoir, "My Extraordinary Ordinary Life," Spacek described in detail how much work she put into preparing for the role, which included her trying to mimic Lynn's Appalachian accent, her speech patterns, and her iconic singing style. Lynn wanted Spacek to sing in the film and helped her emulate her style of playing the guitar as well.

Sissy Spacek was far from alone in paying tribute to the late country music singer. Many country music greats also took to social media to pay their respects to Loretta Lynn as well.

"Achy Breaky Heart" singer Billy Ray Cyrus tweeted, "Celebrating the life of Loretta Lynn. One of my highest honors was being joined by her and George Jones on a song I wrote called 'Country Music Has The Blues'. She handed me this wonderful gift on that day."

"9 to 5" singer Dolly Parton shared a short statement expressing her condolences as well.

“So sorry to hear about my sister, friend Loretta. We’ve been like sisters all the years we’ve been in Nashville and she was a wonderful human being, wonderful talent, had millions of fans and I’m one of them.”

“I miss her dearly as we all will,” she concluded. “May she rest in peace.”

"Help Me Hold On" singer Travis Tritt tweeted,  So sad to hear of the passing of ⁦@LorettaLynn⁩. She was always an inspiration to those of us grew up listening to and loving real country music. Her kindness, strength and devotion to country music and her fans will be deeply missed. They don’t make ‘em like her anymore."

"Some Beach" singer Blake Shelton tweeted, "Terrible news about Loretta Lynn passing away… Prayers to her family."