US EditionDolly Parton Says She’s Fine After Sister’s Prayer Request Sparks Concern
Dolly Parton postpones her Las Vegas residency to focus on kidney stone treatments, with the show now rescheduled for September 2026, her sister said in a viral plea.
- On Tuesday, Freida Parton, Dolly Parton's sister, posted a Facebook prayer request that went viral, sparking worry and an outpouring of support from fans and presenters.
- On September 28, Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency, originally scheduled for Dec. 4–13 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, after doctors advised she must undergo a few procedures.
- Parton has been treated for kidney stones that caused an infection, forcing her to cancel appearances and remain close to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatments.
- Family members urged privacy while thanking fans as Freida clarified she didn't mean to alarm anyone, while Stella Parton emphasized privacy and fans and program presenters sent support.
- Her Las Vegas concerts were rescheduled for September 2026, and Parton plans to return to the stage in 2026 while accepting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award virtually.
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Dolly Parton Says ‘I Ain’t Dead Yet’ After Sister Asks for Prayers
Dolly Parton addressed growing concern over her health this week, assuring fans she is recovering well and "not dying," following a series of medical treatments and the postponement of her upcoming Las Vegas concerts. In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, the 79-year-old country music icon dismissed speculation about her deteriorating health. "Do I look sick to you? I'm working hard here!" Parton said while filming commercials for the …
Dolly Parton says she’s fine after sister’s prayer request sparks concern
Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old country music legend, wants everyone to hear it directly from her: She’s fine. The singer posted a video to make some clarifications on her health. The post comes after Parton's sister, Freida, made a late-night call for prayers on social media, kicking off a wave of concern. Parton took time to make the video before shooting commercials for the Grand Ole Opry. 'I ain't dead yet' “I know lately everybody thinks that…
Dolly Parton on Her Health Condition: ‘I Ain’t Dead Yet’
The country icon spoke out after her sister's request for prayers sparked concern for her health. The prayer plea came after the "Jolene" hitmaker postponed her Las Vegas residency by nearly a year due to an unspecified illness. Dolly Parton is setting the record straight after her sister, Frieda Parton,...
Dolly Parton's sister Stella blasts 'out of line' fans for attacking her
Stella Parton, three years her famous sister's junior, claims she's been subjected to "insults" from fans concerned about Dolly's health.Terry Wyatt/Getty Stella Parton and Dolly Parton in 2014Stella Parton, country superstar Dolly Parton's younger sister, is calling on her famous sibling's fans and followers to stop the madness.Amid a flurry of worry over the "9 to 5" singer's health, following her postponement of a series of Las Vegas concert …
Dolly Parton’s Sister Says Dolly Is ‘Under the Weather’
Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage A little over a week ago, Dolly Parton announced she was postponing her Las Vegas residency due to “health challenges.” The 79-year-old country star said her doctors had recommended she undergo a “few procedures” but promised she would be back onstage soon. “Don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet,” she wrote in the statement she shared to Instagram.But on Tuesday…
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