Dolly Parton’s sister asks for prayers as country legend deals with health challenges
- On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Freida Parton posted on social media urging people worldwide to pray for her sister, Dolly Parton.
- Freida's call for prayers followed Caesars Palace's announcement that Dolly would postpone her December 2025 residency due to upcoming medical procedures for recent health challenges.
- Dolly Parton explained she will not be able to rehearse and deliver the show she wants while prioritizing rest and recovery.
- Dolly shared that she has been experiencing some health issues and, following her doctors' advice, will need to undergo several medical procedures.
- The Las Vegas shows have been rescheduled for September 2026, with Dolly assuring fans she is not retiring and will keep working on creative projects.
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'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
Dolly Parton took to Instagram to calm fans' fears. Image: Instagram/Dolly Parton Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.
The 79-year-old country music legend recently cancelled six concerts.
In a post on Facebook, Dolly Parton's sister suggests that the country legend is worse off than she thought - and she might even be dying. But it's not as bad as the 79-year-old herself makes clear.
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