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CNN Apologizes for Dolly Parton Photo Mistake

Updated 2026-08-28 00:55 UTC 1 source Negative

CNN apologized after airing a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator during coverage of the country music icon’s death. The mistake was made on Laura Coates Live, following Parton's passing at age 80.

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CNN has issued an apology after mistakenly airing a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator during coverage of the country music icon’s death. After Parton died at age 80 on Tuesday, that night’s episode of Laura Coates Live featured a photo of Las Vegas celebrity impersonator Kelly Vohnn,
2026-08-28 00:37 UTC
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