Country Music Stars Pay Tribute To Loretta Lynn

On Tuesday, October 4, Loretta Lynn passed away.

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Her family said that she passed away peacefully in her sleep.

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She was 90 years old and spent six decades in the entertainment industry.

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Many famous friends took to social media to pay tribute to her passing.

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Dolly Parton said that they were “like sisters” and called her a “wonderful human being.”

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Dolly said that Loretta “had millions of fans and I’m one of them.”

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LeAnn Rimes also marveled at “what a legacy she leaves behind.”

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Billy Ray Cyrus tweeted, “One of my highest honors was being joined by her and George Jones on a song I wrote called 'Country Music Has The Blues'.”

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Carole King shared a photo of her, writing, “She was an inspiration.”

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