Over in the United Kingdom this week, a cast of theater actors was preparing to play their parts in 9 to 5 The Musical, which centers around Dolly Parton‘s iconic song and is of course based on the 1980 film of the same name, when Dolly’s tragic death hit the news wire.
But instead of performing the musical before acknowledging Parton’s death to the audience, they decided to let the crowd know about her sad passing immediately before beginning the performance.
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In a jaw-dropping newly viral video posted to Instagram and elsewhere this week, actress Karla Tracey — who plays the same role that Dolly played in the film in 1980 — stepped out onto the stage alone and revealed Dolly’s death to the crowd.
The audience gasped as she said it, and as she paid tribute to the country music icon.
You can see the shocking video reveal for yourself (below):
Wow. Dolly was truly such an icon — for so many people all over the world.
We continue to send love and light to her family, friends, and loved ones.
R.I.P.
[Image via MEGA/WENN]
