Dolly Parton clears the air—what she says about her health after recent rumors
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If there’s one thing we can count on in this world, it’s Dolly Parton’s indomitable spirit—and her ability to set the record straight with a wink and a smile.
This week, the 79-year-old country music legend took to social media to address a swirl of rumors about her health, and in true Dolly fashion, she did it with humor, candor, and a dash of Southern sass.
Her latest message wasn’t just about reassurance—it was a reminder that strength, laughter, and faith can shine through anything.
Let’s face it: when you’re as beloved as Dolly, even the smallest whisper can turn into a full-blown rumor mill.
After her sister, Freida, posted a heartfelt request for prayers on Facebook, fans across the country started to worry.
Was Dolly gravely ill? Was something being kept secret? The speculation only grew after Dolly postponed her much-anticipated Las Vegas residency, “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” originally set for December 2025.
But Dolly wasn’t about to let the rumor mill churn unchecked. In a two-minute video posted to Instagram and her official website, she greeted fans with her signature warmth and a twinkle in her eye.
“I’m not ready to die yet,” she declared. “I don’t think God is through with me. And I ain’t done working.” The caption? “I ain’t dead yet.” Classic Dolly!
Filming commercials for the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary, Dolly looked every bit the star people know and love.
“Everyone thinks that I am sicker than I am. Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here!” she said, flashing that famous smile.
She thanked fans for their concern and prayers, emphasizing her faith and the comfort she finds in knowing people care.
So, what’s the real story? Dolly has been open about facing some health challenges—nothing life-threatening, but enough to require a few medical procedures.
“As I joked with [my doctors], it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!” She quipped in a statement when she postponed her Vegas shows.
She’s also been candid about the toll that caring for her late husband, Carl Dean, took on her own well-being.
“Back when my husband Carl was very sick, that was for a long time, and then when he passed, I didn’t take care of myself. So I let a lot of things go that I should’ve been taking care of,” she admitted.
Now, with Carl’s passing earlier this year, Dolly is finally taking the time to address her own health, staying close to home and her doctors at Vanderbilt for treatments.
Also read: At 79, Dolly Parton is facing an undisclosed health struggle—a prayer request shared by her sister
The concern from Dolly’s sister Freida was genuine, but her Facebook post—”up all night praying for my sister, Dolly”—sent fans into a frenzy.
Freida quickly clarified, “She’s been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer.”
It’s a reminder that even the most well-intentioned messages can take on a life of their own in the age of social media.
Dolly, ever the good sport, even poked fun at the wildest rumors, referencing a viral AI-generated image that showed Reba McEntire at her “deathbed.”
“If I was really dying, I don’t think Reba would be the one at my death bed. She might come visit me earlier,” Dolly laughed.
With her Las Vegas residency rescheduled for September 2026, Dolly is taking the time she needs to heal and recharge.
But if her video is any indication, she’s not slowing down—she’s just pacing herself. “I’m not dying,” she assured fans. “I’m still here, and I’m still working.”
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Have you ever been inspired by Dolly’s music, her philanthropy, or her unbreakable spirit? Do you have a favorite Dolly song or memory? Or maybe you’ve faced your own health challenges and found strength in humor and faith, just like Dolly.
This week, the 79-year-old country music legend took to social media to address a swirl of rumors about her health, and in true Dolly fashion, she did it with humor, candor, and a dash of Southern sass.
Her latest message wasn’t just about reassurance—it was a reminder that strength, laughter, and faith can shine through anything.
Let’s face it: when you’re as beloved as Dolly, even the smallest whisper can turn into a full-blown rumor mill.
After her sister, Freida, posted a heartfelt request for prayers on Facebook, fans across the country started to worry.
Was Dolly gravely ill? Was something being kept secret? The speculation only grew after Dolly postponed her much-anticipated Las Vegas residency, “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” originally set for December 2025.
But Dolly wasn’t about to let the rumor mill churn unchecked. In a two-minute video posted to Instagram and her official website, she greeted fans with her signature warmth and a twinkle in her eye.
“I’m not ready to die yet,” she declared. “I don’t think God is through with me. And I ain’t done working.” The caption? “I ain’t dead yet.” Classic Dolly!
True to her signature charm, she managed to do it all with a smile and a joke that only Dolly could pull off. Image source: New York Post
Filming commercials for the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary, Dolly looked every bit the star people know and love.
“Everyone thinks that I am sicker than I am. Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here!” she said, flashing that famous smile.
She thanked fans for their concern and prayers, emphasizing her faith and the comfort she finds in knowing people care.
So, what’s the real story? Dolly has been open about facing some health challenges—nothing life-threatening, but enough to require a few medical procedures.
“As I joked with [my doctors], it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!” She quipped in a statement when she postponed her Vegas shows.
She’s also been candid about the toll that caring for her late husband, Carl Dean, took on her own well-being.
“Back when my husband Carl was very sick, that was for a long time, and then when he passed, I didn’t take care of myself. So I let a lot of things go that I should’ve been taking care of,” she admitted.
Now, with Carl’s passing earlier this year, Dolly is finally taking the time to address her own health, staying close to home and her doctors at Vanderbilt for treatments.
Also read: At 79, Dolly Parton is facing an undisclosed health struggle—a prayer request shared by her sister
The concern from Dolly’s sister Freida was genuine, but her Facebook post—”up all night praying for my sister, Dolly”—sent fans into a frenzy.
Freida quickly clarified, “She’s been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer.”
It’s a reminder that even the most well-intentioned messages can take on a life of their own in the age of social media.
Dolly, ever the good sport, even poked fun at the wildest rumors, referencing a viral AI-generated image that showed Reba McEntire at her “deathbed.”
“If I was really dying, I don’t think Reba would be the one at my death bed. She might come visit me earlier,” Dolly laughed.
With her Las Vegas residency rescheduled for September 2026, Dolly is taking the time she needs to heal and recharge.
But if her video is any indication, she’s not slowing down—she’s just pacing herself. “I’m not dying,” she assured fans. “I’m still here, and I’m still working.”
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