Vin Diesel has posted a solemn Instagram cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” following Parton’s death, adding to the many online tributes to the country singer. The performance, marked by a cracking falsetto and polished backing arrangement, has divided viewers but also provided comic relief amid widespread public mourning.

The post received less engagement than some of Diesel’s recent non-musical content, yet drew attention because of his long history of earnest online singing. Previous covers of Rihanna’s “Stay” and Tove Lo’s “Habits (Stay High)” were linked to personal tributes, while Diesel also released two dance-pop singles on Kygo’s label in 2020; it remains unclear whether he knew Parton personally.