Dolly Parton’s health struggles across the second half of 2025 have been well-documented, but the singer has not shared a great deal of information about what she has gone through.
She did, however, share a bit of an update on Wednesday. The 79-year-old country music legend was unable to attend a ceremony honoring her and her Dollywood theme park at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Orlando on Monday.
She did send in a video, though.
“Well, hey there it’s Dolly, and I sure wish I could be with you in person today,” a very health looking Parton said in the clip. “But you probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall, and my doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while, and I’m truly sorry I can’t be there. But I sure wanted to take the chance to say thank you for this incredible honor.”
Her appearance comes just days after People Magazine reported that her health was improving.
“Dolly is getting better every day,” the outlet said a “source close to Parton” said.
“She is at home taking care of herself while many friends and family visit her,” the source added. “In true Dolly spirit she has already started decorating for the holidays — her favorite time of year.”
Parton addressed fans about what was going on when she announced on social media in late September that she was postponing the Las Vegas shows.
“I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,” Parton wrote in a statement shared to her X page. “As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon! In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you. While I’ll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show read, as they say.
“And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet,” she added. “But I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding.”
Parton also cancelled an appearance at Dollywood earlier this year. In a video that she shared explaining why she wasn’t able to make it, she said, “I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone, which caused me a lot of problems.”
“Turns out there was an infection,” she added. “And the doctor said, ‘You don’t need to be traveling around this minute, so you need a few days to get better.’ So, he suggested I not go to Dollywood today.”
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