United Kingdom, Aug. 29 -- Donny Osmond will remember Dolly Parton as a "force of nature".

The country music icon passed away on Tuesday (25.08.26), aged 80, and Donny has paid a heartfelt tribute to the chart-topping star, describing Dolly as a "powerhouse".

Donny, 68, told Extra: "She's the sweetest, the nicest, most talented, kind, loving. Anything you can say great is her. We lost an icon.

"People lose that word 'legend' kind of loosely. She was even more than a legend. She was such a force of nature, just a powerhouse. She's gonna be sorely missed, but her music will live on forever."

Donny explained that Dolly remained authentic to herself, in spite of her fame and success.

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