‘Not Ready To Die Yet!’

Dolly Parton is giving a positive update about her health and now ridiculing AI-generated videos showing her on her deathbed with Reba McEntire.

Concerns were raised about the “Coat of Many Colors” hitmaker’s health after she skipped her Las Vegas Residency, and shortly after, her sister, Freida Parton, alarmed fans about Dolly’s ill health.  

Now, the 79-year-old has spoken out, giving fans the best news ever. 

Dolly Parton Says She’s Not Dying Anytime Soon And Mocked AI Videos of Her Death

Casey Flanigan/imageSPACE / MEGA

The “Jolene” singer took to putting all fears about her well-being to rest, assuring she was still going to be around for a while.  

“Well, today’s October 8th, and obviously I’m here doing some commercials for the Grand Ole Opry,” Parton said in a video update shared on her X account.

Addressing the rumors, Parton playfully asked, “Do I look sick to you?” before adding that she has been “working hard.”

While Parton told fans she was fine, she admitted she had faced some issues that began after her husband’s passing, a time when she neglected her well-being.

Now, following her doctor’s advice, she’s focusing on her health with treatments at Vanderbilt and has canceled a few commitments to stay close to home.

Parton then called out the viral deepfakes circulating online with her on her “deathbed” with Reba McEntire, by her side, joking they both looked ready to be buried.

Ending the clip, the EGOT winner reiterated that she was sticking around. “I’m not ready to die yet,” she declared. “I don’t think God is through with me, and I ain’t done working.”

Fans Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Health Update

After the country singer shared the news, fans breathed a collective sigh of relief and flooded social media with messages of excitement and support.

One admirer gushed, “Love u, Dolly!! Keep on shining and sharing your light with us all. You’re a national treasure, and we appreciate what you bring to the world. Music, philanthropy, grace, joy, and all.

A second person expressed relief and gratitude about the news and added they would still offer prayers for the music icon. While a third individual noted that Dolly’s sister had caused a brief panic, another pointed out that Parton looked healthy.

A fifth person chimed in, “Thank the lord!!!! I ain’t ready for a world without Dolly!”

Dolly Parton’s Sister, Freida, Already Set the Record Straight

Curtis Hilbun / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA

Hours before Dolly addressed the rumors herself, her sister Freida had already stepped in to clear the air, explaining that she never intended to cause panic with her earlier post asking for prayers.

“I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious,” Freida clarified, per The Blast. “Dolly’s just been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer.”

Freida’s initial Facebook post, where she shared that she’d been up all night praying for Dolly and encouraged others to join her, quickly went viral, sparking widespread concern among fans who feared the worst for the Grammy Winner.

Dolly Parton Canceled Her Las Vegas Residency For Health Reasons

Lumeimages / MEGA

What sparked further concern among fans was Parton’s September announcement that her Sin City concert had been postponed due to medical reasons.

As The Blast reported, Parton announced that her doctors have recommended several procedures, jokingly calling it her “100,000-mile checkup.” 

Explaining her decision to put a halt to her gig, she said her current condition prevents her from rehearsing and handling the stress required to deliver a proper performance.

However, she reassured fans that this isn’t her stepping away from work entirely. She shared that she’ll continue her projects in Nashville and believes God is using this time to prepare her for the exciting adventures ahead.

More Setbacks For Dolly Parton As She Unexpectedly Missed Dollywood Appearance 

Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA

In addition to postponing her Las Vegas show, the businesswoman was also absent from a scheduled appearance at her Dollywood theme park due to health problems again, according to The Blast.

She was set to unveil the park’s newest attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, but fans were met with disappointment when a pre-recorded video message was played instead.

In the clip, Parton lightheartedly explained that she’d been recovering from a kidney stone, which had taken several days to heal. She told guests not to worry, saying she was “there in spirit” and wished she could have joined them in person.