Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her dear friend and fellow country music icon, Kris Kristofferson, who passed away on September 28 at the age of 88.
In a poignant tribute shared on Instagram on Monday, Parton expressed her deep sorrow, stating, “What a great loss, what a great writer, what a great actor, what a great friend.”
She concluded her heartfelt message with the touching sentiment, “I will always love you,” signing off with a butterfly graphic.
Parton and Kristofferson enjoyed a long-standing friendship, collaborating on numerous duets throughout their careers, including beloved songs like “From Here to the Moon and Back” and “Put It Off Until Tomorrow.”
In 1982, the pair, alongside Willie Nelson and Brenda Lee, released a compilation album titled ‘The Winning Hand’, which later inspired a TV special hosted by Johnny Cash in 1985.
Just days before his passing, Parton reminisced about their musical bond by posting a nostalgic video of the two performing the playful song “Ping Pong” from ‘The Winning Hand’.
“There’s nothing like making music with friends!” she wrote, showcasing her joy in their shared experiences.
