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Impersonator Mix-Up: Dolly Parton Death Coverage Error
28 Aug
Summary
- A photo of an impersonator aired during coverage of Dolly Parton's death.
- The news network issued an apology for the error and to the Parton family.
- The impersonator urged media outlets to improve their fact-checking.
A news network has issued an apology after mistakenly using a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator during its coverage of the country music icon's death.
The error occurred on Tuesday evening, when a photo of Las Vegas celebrity impersonator Kelly Vohnn was shown on screen. Vohnn, who was not Dolly Parton, noted that the photo was taken at an event where multiple impersonators were present.
Vohnn has urged media outlets to "do better due diligence" and to ensure they are using the correct likenesses. She stated that she never gave permission for her image to be used as Dolly Parton and that audiences know they are attending a performance by an impersonator.
Dolly Parton's family announced her passing in Nashville at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer. The Grammy-winning artist had faced health challenges over the past year.
