United Kingdom, Sept. 1 -- Jane Fonda has tearfully declared Dolly Parton "meant love".

The 80-year-old country singer passed away last Tuesday (25.08.26) at the age of 80, and her friend and 9 to 5 co-star has credited the Jolene hitmaker with teaching her the importance of "acknowledging and respecting" fans.

Jane grew tearful as she told Democracy Now: "She meant... she meant love. She loved everyone.

"We had a photo session and for fun we crossed our eyes, and she said, 'Never show this to anyone, it looks like we're making fun, never show anyone this picture'.

"I was in deep hollows of Tennessee and Arkansas, where people lived in tarp paper shacks with no electricity or running water, and she would come in in her full regalia - ...