J.K. Rowling mocks critic with cheeky Dolly Parton reference

J.K. Rowling has responded to angry comments after sharing a tribute to Dolly Parton following the singer’s death at 80. Rowling posted about Parton on X and praised her work with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The programme gives books to children and helps them enjoy reading. But her tribute soon got a lot of angry replies. Some people brought up the different views that Parton and Rowling have shared about LGBTQ+ people and transgender issues. One person replied to Rowling, “It should have been you.” Rowling shared the comment and wrote, “Top tips for wishing death on people in public, @b4byfirefly.” She also answered other people who attacked her. One person called Rowling a “f—ing monster” and said she and Parton had nothing in common. Rowling replied, “Well, joke's on you, because neither of us want Jolene to take our man.” Her reply was a reference to Parton’s famous song “Jolene”. Another person claimed that Parton had supported Donald Trump. Rowling pushed back strongly and wrote, “Oh, do f— off. At a conservative estimate, Dolly Parton was 100,000x the person you are.” The comments have now brought more attention to Rowling’s tribute and her replies to the critics.