Rather than keeping the message focused solely on memories of their time together, Schroder also mentioned political and social issues on which he said he disagreed with Parton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an Instagram post, Schroder wrote that he did not agree with Parton\u2019s support for transgender people and COVID-19 vaccines, before adding that he \u201cLoved her anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He concluded the message by thanking Parton for choosing him to play her \u201cMovie Daddy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wording quickly sparked a strong reaction from commenters, many of whom felt that Parton\u2019s tribute should have remained focused on celebrating her life rather than highlighting their differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhy bring up what you didn\u2019t like?\u201d one person questioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another commenter wrote that Schroder should simply have honored Parton, while someone else argued that the post made the moment more about Schroder and politics than about the late singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Others described the decision to mention their disagreements as unnecessary and disrespectful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The criticism also came from other well-known figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Katie Couric responded to the post on Threads with the brief reaction, \u201cIck,\u201d while Boy George commented on Instagram, \u201cOh shut up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Actor Jay Huguley also questioned the wording, particularly Schroder\u2019s statement that he \u201cloved her anyway,\u201d calling it a strange choice for a tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schroder, 56, worked with Parton in the two made-for-television movies, portraying a fictionalized version of her father, Robert Lee Parton. His role as Parton\u2019s on-screen father gave the two actors a memorable connection despite their differences in personal views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout her decades-long career, Parton became widely known not only for her music and entertainment work but also for philanthropy and charitable efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her Imagination Library has distributed free books to millions of children, while Parton also publicly supported LGBTQ+ equality and other causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the COVID-19 pandemic, Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help support coronavirus research. The donation was connected to research that contributed to the development of the Moderna vaccine. Parton later received the vaccine herself and encouraged others to get vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a lighthearted video, she even adapted the lyrics of her famous song Jolene<\/em> to promote vaccination, singing, \u201cVaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine,\u201d while encouraging people not to hesitate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parton also addressed LGBTQ+ themes through her music. Her song \u201cTravelin\u2019 Thru,\u201d written for the 2005 film Transamerica<\/em>, became one example of her engagement with LGBTQ+ stories and audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following Parton\u2019s death, her longtime friend and 9 to 5<\/em> co-star Jane Fonda also spoke directly to her LGBTQ+ fans, emphasizing the affection Parton had for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The controversy surrounding Schroder\u2019s post ultimately became part of the broader conversation about how public figures choose to remember someone after their death \u2014 and whether personal disagreements should have a place in a public tribute.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tributes to Dolly Parton have poured in from around the world following news of her death at 80. 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Celebrity Reactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parton\u2019s Record of Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n