Dolly Parton paid tribute to Kris Kristofferson with a touching Instagram post following his Sept. 28 death at age 88. Parton wrote, 'I will always love you,' as she remembered the actor and country music legend as 'a great friend.

Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Eric Church and more have shared personal reflections on the man they admired, loved and called a friend. Parton shared a close friendship with Kristo

“The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special.” — Barbra Streisand, Kristofferson’s co-star in “A Star is Born,” on X and Instagram.