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Dolly Parton Impersonator Hits Out After CNN Used Her Image In Death Report

Dolly Parton Impersonator Hits Out After CNN Used Her Image In Death Report

Summary

A Dolly Parton impersonator, Kelly Vohnn, spoke out after CNN used her photo by mistake in a news report about Dolly Parton's death. CNN apologized for the error and said sorry to Dolly Parton's family.

Key Facts

  • CNN showed a photo of Kelly Vohnn dressed as Dolly Parton during a report on Dolly Parton's death at 80.
  • Kelly Vohnn did not give permission for her photo to be used and said she would never try to trick people.
  • The photo was from a Las Vegas event where Vohnn performs as a Dolly Parton tribute.
  • Vohnn asked news organizations to check their photos carefully before using them.
  • CNN apologized and confirmed they reached out to Dolly Parton’s family.
  • Vohnn is glad CNN contacted the family and hopes such mistakes do not happen again.
  • This is not the first time Vohnn’s image was wrongly used in news about Dolly Parton.
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