US EditionDolly Parton Reassures Fans on Health ‘I Ain’t Dead Yet!’
Dolly Parton postponed her six Las Vegas shows to undergo medical procedures after a kidney stone infection, with concerts rescheduled for September 2026, her team confirmed.
- After doctors' advice, Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency, originally set for December 4-13 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, moving the shows to next year.
- Because of a kidney stone that led to an infection, Dolly Parton's doctors told her she must have a few procedures, prompting cancellations and a stay near Vanderbilt Medical Center for treatments.
- In an Oct. 8 Instagram video titled `I ain't dead yet`, Dolly Parton reassured fans she is fine, filming Grand Ole Opry promos and calling her health issues `nothing major`.
- Fans reacted with worry when Freida Parton's Facebook post said she was 'up all night praying' for her sister, Dolly, but Freida later clarified she `didn't mean to scare anyone`.
- Despite health setbacks, Dolly Parton's projects include a book release later this year and a Broadway musical in 2026, after her last tour ended in 2016.
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Dolly Parton reassures fans after health scare rumours: "I ain't dead yet!"
Dolly Parton has posted a video to reassure fans that she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister inadvertently raised rumours of her ill health. The country icon recently postponed her Las Vegas residency, telling fans that she’s been facing several “health challenges”. While she did not reveal the extent of her medical issues, she did share that she was “not going to be able to rehearse” for the tour and wouldn’t be prepared for the shows. Yesterday…
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'I ain't dead yet!': Dolly Parton reassures fans after scare
A very much alive Dolly Parton took to Instagram on Wednesday to declare "I ain't dead yet!" after her sister sent fans into a tailspin when she called for prayers for one of America's most beloved celebrities.
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Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. “There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay,” the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram. “I’m not ready to die yet. I don’t think God is through with me. And I ain’t done working.” Her post, which appe…
Dolly Parton reassures fans on health ‘I ain’t dead yet!’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Wednesday, after worries about her health, Dolly Parton posted a video letting fans know that she is okay. On Tuesday, Dolly Parton's sister, Freida, asked for prayers, saying Dolly "hasn't been feeling her best," in a post that was shared around 21,000 times. Around a week earlier, the country music singer postponed her Las Vegas tour due to "health challenges." On Wednesday afternoon, Dolly posted a video on X sayi…
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