Dolly Parton sad to have lost ‘my special friend’ Dame Olivia Newton-John

Dolly Parton sad to have lost ‘my special friend’ Dame Olivia Newton-John (Yui Mok/PA)

Dolly Parton says she is so sad to have lost her “special friend” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73.

The US country legend said she was “so happy that our lives crossed paths” as she joined those paying tribute to the actress and singer online.