The world is saying goodbye to Loni Anderson, the “Queen of Valentine’s,” but for Dolly Parton, the loss carries a far deeper, more personal meaning. As tributes pour in for the talented actress who passed away at 79—just two days before her birthday—her longtime friend sat down quietly to share the private, heartfelt reasons she always cherished the woman behind the glamour. In a rare and tender moment, Dolly revealed a softness few ever saw — and a friendship that outlasted fame, laughter, and even death. Rest in peace, Loni.