Stars Slam 'NYPD Blue' Star Ricky Schroder's Transphobic, Anti-Vaccine Tribute to Dolly Parton: 'Oh Shut Up!'
Critics said some posts turned a memorial into a debate over wealth, transgender rights and COVID-19 views.
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Dolly Parton’s Co-Star Sparks Fierce Backlash Over “Disrespectful” Tribute To Country Legend: “Oh, Shut Up”
Dolly Parton’s passing prompted an outpouring of love from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities, but one tribute became the center of controversy. Actor Ricky Schroder, who played Parton’s father in two of her TV movies, remembered the country legend on Instagram while also pointing out that he disagreed with some of her views. His post immediately sparked backlash. “There is a time and a place. Just send your condolences and leave it at that,”…
‘NYPD Blue’ star Rick Schroder slammed for political Dolly Parton tribute
Schroder was hit with a wave of backlash after he used his tribute to Dolly Parton to rehash their political differences, specifically their clashing views on vaccines and transgender rights.
Ricky Schroder Slammed After Sharing Transphobic And Anti-Vax Tribute To Dolly Parton
Actor Ricky Schroder was called out after he paid tribute to legendary performer Dolly Parton with a bigoted message in which he complained about her support for the transgender community and COVID-19 vaccine development.Parton was an advocate for the wider LGBTQ+ community for decades and made headlines in the last decade of her life for speaking out against "bathroom bills" and other efforts to restrict transgender people from public life. The…
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