Sally Field Honors Dolly Parton: "Everybody's Loss"

Sally Field has spoken about the profound loss of her Steel Magnolias co-star, Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026. Field made her first red carpet appearance since Parton's death on September 14, 2026, at the Live From E!: 2026 Emmys. She described Parton's passing as a significant loss for everyone.

When asked about her favorite memory with Parton, with whom she shared a friendship of nearly 40 years, Field expressed that every moment was treasured. Later that evening, at the Emmys ceremony held in Los Angeles, Field took to the stage to pay tribute to the music legend. She emotionally stated that if angels walk the earth, one has been lost, reminiscing about their time working together on Still Magnolias.