Bill Maher’s Controversial Tribute to Dolly Parton Sparks Backlash

On Friday's episode of Real Time, Bill Maher drew criticism for his tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Maher noted, "All America could really talk about this week was how sad it is we lost Dolly Parton," while discussing other pressing issues, including the trade war with Canada.

He highlighted global tributes to Parton, mentioning landmarks like the Santa Monica Ferris wheel and the Empire State Building illuminated in her honor. However, the tone of his tribute was deemed unsavory by many.

Adding to the controversy, actor Ricky Schroder faced backlash for his tribute, which included criticism of Parton’s support for transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccinations. In the wake of these comments, some, including Fox Sports co-host Josh Cohen, condemned Schroder's remarks as disrespectful.

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