Dolly Parton Admits "Hard Times" in New Health Update
- Country music star Dolly Parton, 80, missed an opening at her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, earlier this month after experiencing dizziness and dehydration. Doctors advised against travel.
- While caring for her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, before his death in March 2025, Parton neglected her own health. The couple was married for nearly 60 years.
- In May, the songstress cancelled a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Parton told Instagram followers, "Everything I have is treatable," noting she is responding well to treatments.
- Addressing widespread rumors, Parton joked on social media that she "ain't dead yet." She noted that living in a 24/7 world means health concerns are often magnified.
- Despite her medical challenges, Parton remains active in her career. "Even though I'm still healin', I'm still workin'," she said, emphasizing her commitment to continue performing.
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Dolly Parton (80) says she neglected her health during the illness of her late husband Carl Dean. The singer said this in an interview with the American magazine 'People'. Parton was forced to cancel a performance again last week due to health problems.
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Dolly Parton admits "hard times" in new health update
Dolly Parton has remained positive in her latest health update to fans, despite still admitting that she is currently going through “hard times”. The Queen of Country has been battling a range of health issues over the past year, largely following the death of her husband Carl Dean in March 2025. She first confirmed she was suffering from kidney stones, but then last week was forced to pull out of a planned appearance to open a new ride at her D…
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Dolly Parton admits she neglected her health during the illness of her late husband Carl Dean. The 80-year-old singer told the American magazine People that she did so. Parton was forced to cancel a performance again last week due to health issues.
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