United Kingdom, Aug. 26 -- Julia Roberts says "the sun has dimmed" after the death of Dolly Parton.

The 58-year-old actress starred with Dolly in 1989's Steel Magnolias alongside the likes of Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine and late star Olympia Dukakis, and she has paid a sweet tribute after the country music icon died on Tuesday (25.08.26) aged 80.

In a statement to Page Six, she said: "Dolly was a magical and joyous human. I hold knowing her as a treasure in my life. The sun has dimmed today."

Daryl, 79, added to the outlet: "It's not unusual to speak in euphemisms about those who've passed - but with Dolly they are all truisms.

"Without exaggeration, Dolly Parton was one of the sharpest, funniest, and warmest people I'...