Eminem Shares Dolly Parton Letter in Tribute After Her Death

Eminem shared a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music legend's death on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. The rapper posted a letter Parton had sent him in 2022 after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, revealing a mutual admiration between the two artists who never met in person. In his social media post on August 25, Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, expressed regret that they never had the chance to meet. He wrote that receiving the note from Parton "really had an impact on me" and that "she definitely didn't have to take the time to do it.