Eminem paid tribute to country legend Dolly Parton following her death at 80 on Tuesday, and revealed a private note she had once sent him. The rap icon, 53, spoke about the impact Parton – who had been battling cancer – had on him, despite them never meeting. He also shared a congratulatory note she sent him after both he and Parton were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022.The hip hop mogul wrote in his caption: ‘I’m sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had an impact on me.”She definitely didn’t have to take the time to do it. Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense. Rest easy Dolly. And thank you for the kind words.’In her heartfelt note, Parton wrote: ‘Marshall (Eminem), Congratulations on your induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Your performance was amazing and everybody said so.’ Eminem, 53, paid tribute to country legend Dolly Parton following her death at 80 on Tuesday, and revealed a private note she had once sent him; Eminem pictured in 2020 The rap icon spoke about the impact Parton had on him, despite them never meeting; Parton pictured in 2022’Even though I don’t know a lot about rap music, I’ve come to know that you are the very best at it,’ the Jolene singer continued.’Aside from that I hope what I have to say will not seem weird or strange to you but I have always felt some unexplained connection to you like I know you somehow.”I had hoped to meet you at the show but you know how nuts those things are, personally I hate ‘em and I missed my chance but maybe someday we’ll meet.”In the meantime, keep doing what you’re doing because you do it so well and no matter how complex your world may be just know you are very special and touch people in ways you don’t even know. With love & respect, Dolly Parton.’Parton’s death was greeted with a flood of tributes, including from Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pedro Pascal, Khloe Kardashian, Hillary Clinton and more. The star had been privately battling cancer before her death on Tuesday.Her representatives confirmed the country superstar’s death in a statement to People, sharing that the Jolene singer died following a ‘brief battle with cancer.’They did not disclose what type of cancer it was.’Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,’ the statement read. He shared a congratulatory note she sent him after both he and Parton were both inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022 The hip hop mogul wrote in his caption: ‘I’m sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had an impact on me’ In her note Parton said she had ‘hoped’ to meet Eminem at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony but ‘missed’ her chance; Seen performing at the ceremony ‘I have always felt some unexplained connection to you like I know you somehow,’ she added; Eminem pictured performing at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction CeremonyJoin the discussionHow do unlikely connections between music legends shape the legacy of artists like Eminem and Dolly Parton?What’s your view?’After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,’ the statement went on.’Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.’The legendary country singer’s death was first confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who also acted as her head of security.She died Tuesday morning after being admitted Friday to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center with autoimmune and kidney problems, according to TMZ.Parton’s loved ones began racing to Nashville upon hearing news of her hospitalization, but not all were able to reach her while she was alive.’This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,’ Seaver said.He hailed his aunt for having ‘lived in the light’ and said she was now ‘in the arms of Jesus’ and the company of her late husband Carl Dean, as well as her parents and ‘countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.’ Parton had been privately battling cancer before her death on Tuesday; Pictured in 2025 Parton gushed about her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, in her last interview, admitting that she had not paid attention to some of her health problems while caring for him The singer, often referred to as the Queen of Country, enjoyed an illustrious music career that spanned an incredible six decades Her famous hits include Jolene, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You Parton, who is often referred to as the Queen of Country, enjoyed an illustrious music career that spanned an incredible six decades and was arguably best known for her hits Jolene and 9 to 5.Her passing came after months of health woes fueling fan fears for her wellbeing.She pulled out of multiple public appearances, including a residency in Las Vegas and the opening of a new ride, NightFlight Expedition, at her Dollywood theme park.The star was supposed to attend the ride’s grand opening on August 14. Instead, a video recording of the star addressing her fans was shared on a screen at the park, which is now regarded as her last public appearance.Last October, the hitmaker’s younger sister, Freida Parton, worried fans when she asked for prayers for Parton.However, hours later Freida returned to Facebook with an update, sharing she didn’t mean to ‘scare anyone’ and adding that Parton has ‘been a little under the weather.’The songstress died just over a year after her husband Carl, whom she had been married to for nearly 60 years.