CNN Mistakenly Uses Dolly Parton Impersonator in Death Coverage
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CNN apologized after using a photo of Dolly Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn during live coverage of Parton’s death, a misidentification that the outlet said was an error; Vohnn said seeing herself on CNN was embarrassing, and the piece notes that outlets have fallen for convincing tribute artists before.
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- CNN Apologizes for Using Photo of Tribute Artist in Dolly Parton Report The Hollywood Reporter
- CNN Apologizes for Mistakenly Airing Photo of Dolly Parton Impersonator in Report on Late Singer Variety
- CNN apologizes to Dolly Parton’s family after accidentally using photo of Las Vegas impersonator in death reporting Entertainment Weekly
- CNN apologizes for mistakenly airing photo of Dolly Parton impersonator USA Today
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