Actor Vin Diesel , best known for the Fast & Furious film franchise, delivered a haunting rendition of Dolly Parton ‘s I Will Always Love You after the iconic singer’s death at 80.
Vin Diesel posted his version of the song on Instagram. Vin Diesel’s version was characterized by the actor’s trademark heavy voice as he crooned the lines of Parton’s song.
“If I should stay, I would only be in your way, So I’ll go, but I know, I’ll think of you every step of the way,” the actor crooned.
Vin Diesel’s Dolly Parton tribute floors fans
Fans were taken aback by the touching tribute Vin Diesel paid to the late singer. Recordings of Diesel’s rendition were also shared on X. Another added “I wouldn’t have thought Vin Diesel of all celebs had any particularly strong connection to Dolly Parton…But clearly this has hit him pretty hard (Also I did not know he could sing ). Just I Will Always Love You and. Damn. This one got me. Many also commented on his Instagram reel. One wrote “it really is this serious. Another added “You nailed it king! Thank you. No, Vin Diesel is not a trained singer, but he’s got the singing chops as the actor has shown in the past.
When shooting for XXX: The Return of Xander Cage in Toronto, Diesel sang with Sharon Riley and the Faith Chorale, a 13-member choir. Because there’s something incredibly human about seeing someone we associate with toughness and strength stop for a moment and simply mourn, maybe.
Yet another said “I don’t know why Vin Diesel’s tribute to Dolly Parton is the one that finally broke me. Yet another said “Oddly enough this was comforting to me.
