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Ricky Schroder Backlash Erupts After Dolly Parton Comments

8/30/2026

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Bill Maher mocked Dolly Parton’s death on his Real Time show, linking it to the U.S.–Canada trade war.
Viewers on X called Maher “a shit bag” and urged his removal from air.
Actor Ricky Schroder criticized Parton’s support for transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccines, drawing backlash.
Fox Sports South Florida co-host Josh Cohen called Schroder “the first person to disrespect Dolly Parton.”

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Bill Maher mocked Dolly Parton’s death on his Real Time show, linking it to the U.S.–Canada trade war.
Viewers on X called Maher “a shit bag” and urged his removal from air.
Actor Ricky Schroder criticized Parton’s support for transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccines, drawing backlash.
Fox Sports South Florida co-host Josh Cohen called Schroder “the first person to disrespect Dolly Parton.”