Gill collaborated with Parton on her 1973 track “I Will Always Love You”

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Vince Gill is mourning the death of his longtime friend and collaborator Dolly Parton following her death at the age of 80

In a tribute, Gill reflected on his 1995 CMA Awards performance of “I Will Always Love You” with the country icon

Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death on Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 25

Vince Gill is paying tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator Dolly Parton following the news of her death at the age of 80.

In a statement obtained by PEOPE, country star Gill, 69, called Parton an “icon” and his “longtime friend.” “We are…

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