Dolly Parton’s Health Sparks Concern
Dolly Parton’s health has sparked concern after the country legend postponed her Las Vegas residency. Her sister, Freida, took to Facebook asking fans to pray, deepening worries about the 79-year-old icon.
Earlier this year, Dolly revealed she needed “a few procedures” and couldn’t deliver the shows fans expect. Freida’s emotional post, admitting she was “up all night praying” for her sister, only intensified public speculation. Meanwhile, fans closely monitored any updates as rumors swirled about Dolly’s condition.
Dolly Responds to Concerns
After Freida’s post made headlines, she clarified she “didn’t mean to scare anyone […] when asking for prayers for Dolly.”
True to form, Dolly addressed concerns herself with a direct message on X. “Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here,” she said in a video. “I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease. Those that seemed to be real concerned, which I appreciate, and I appreciate your prayers.”
She also delivered her signature humor: “I ain’t dead yet!”
Earlier this summer, Dolly opened up about putting music on pause following the death of her husband, Carl Dean. “I can’t do it right now ‘cause I got so many other things that I can’t afford the luxury of, you know, of getting emotional right now,” she explained. Yet she reassured fans: “I’ll write something else, though, if it comes. I’m just putting that all on hold.”
Miley Cyrus Offers an Update
Miley Cyrus, Dolly’s famous goddaughter, shared a hopeful update about her health. “She’s always gonna keep the show going,” Cyrus told Entertainment Tonight. “The show must go on. She’s just excited to get back to work.”
This optimism was visible when Dolly appeared in a Thanksgiving video, looking cheerful and festive as she greeted fans. The appearance, just weeks after her postponed shows, offered a clear sign that she is bouncing back.
