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The country star played in the 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 which later became a sell-out theatre adaptation.
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Dolly Parton’s death leaves packed audience shocked

Theatre goers were left in shock when a cast member of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical announced the death of the country music legend on Tuesday night.

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