Connie Britton mourns Dolly Parton and Hayden Panettiere: ‘Blonds are taking heaven by storm’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The deaths of Dolly Parton and Hayden Panettiere have been a major shock to the Hollywood fraternity. Within 10 days, two iconic personalities have passed away.
Now, Connie Britton, the 'Nashville' actress, mourns the loss of the back-to-back losses. She noted, "The blonds are really taking heaven by storm this week." Britton was a co-star of Panettiere. For those unaware, Panettiere died on August 16, and exactly 10 days later, on August 26, Parton died.
Connie Britton pays tribute to Dolly Parton and Hayden Panettiere after heartbreaking losses
Britton took to her social media account to pay tribute to Parton following the country superstar's death. She shared how she had conversations in her head with Parton, as she did back in her 'Nashville' days.
"Until I actually finally got to meet her in 2022. So today I’ve been telling her what an inspiration and godsend she has been to me and to so many," she shared this with a photo frame of young Parton and her beside the photo frame.
Britton shared the imaginary conversation she had with herself. "And she says, “You know honey, God is in you. Know and love every part of yourself. Let it shine as only you can. Use everything you’ve been given, all that you’ve come from. And use it generously, for joy and honesty and fun and service.”
She concluded, "At least, yeah... that’s what she’s saying to me. Thank you Dolly. The blonds are really taking heaven by storm this week." Britton has previously shared a tribute to Panettiere, with whom she shared not one but six seasons on 'Nashville'.
Well, not just Britton, now A-listers like Julia Roberts, Beyoncé, Eminem, Taylor Swift and more have paid tribute to the legendary songwriter. For those unaware, Parton had "briefly battled with cancer," as per her team of representatives. Her family also shared a lengthy note on her social media account about her death.
Connie Britton shares tribute to her co-star Hayden Panettiere
Hayden lost her life at the age of just 36 due to cardiac arrest at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. The day after the news of her death broke, Britton shared a couple of photos from their time together on the musical drama, which aired between 2012 and 2018.
“This was Hayden. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,” she shared. “I have no words for this sad song. Just heartbreak. I love you girl. Sleep easy now.” Panettiere's death has struck like lightning for everyone who knew her. She shared two images on her social media account.
