{"id":2077375,"date":"2025-10-08T15:49:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2077375"},"modified":"2025-10-08T15:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:49:20","slug":"what-health-issues-is-dolly-parton-having-country-music-stars-mystery-illness-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/what-health-issues-is-dolly-parton-having-country-music-stars-mystery-illness-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What health issues is Dolly Parton having? Country music star’s mystery illness explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The country music singer, 79, postponed six shows from her upcoming Dolly: Live in Las Vegas residency due to illness.<\/p>\n

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Iconic country singer Dolly Parton, 79, told fans it was “time to slow down” as she battled a painful condition \u2013 here are the details on her illness.<\/p>\n

Dolly Parton<\/a>‘s sister recently opened up about the country singer’s mystery illness, asking fans to pray for the star as she battled an unknown condition.<\/p>\n

Songwriter Freida, 68, sparked panic online after admitting she had been ‘up all night’ worrying about her older sibling, 79, and begged people to send love and support her way.<\/p>\n

Since sharing the concerning post on Facebook<\/a>, the music legend’s representatives have stepped in to reassure the public that Dolly is not ‘seriously ill’, despite the message put out by her family.<\/p>\n

Releasing a short statement to clear up any confusion, her UK team laid out exactly what the Jolene singer’s mystery illness was all about \u2013 here are the details.<\/p>\n

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What health issues is Dolly Parton having? <\/h2>\n

Beloved 9 to 5 singer Dolly Parton has been dealing with some health challenges in recent months and told fans it was finally “time to slow down”.<\/p>\n

Doctors advised that she should take a break from performing to undergo a series of medical procedures in a bid to get her fit again.<\/p>\n

In September 2025, she was forced to cancel six shows from her upcoming Dolly: Live in Las Vegas residency as she felt so unwell.<\/p>\n

After rumours around her mystery illness swirled online, many fans were terrified there was something gravely wrong with the country singer.<\/p>\n

However, Dolly’s British manager Olly Rowland has now spoken out to clarify exactly what health issues she is facing.<\/p>\n

He explained: “It’s just the kidney stones, and the procedure she needs to resolve those.<\/p>\n

“It looks like her sister posted, and it got quite a bit blown out of proportion, weirdly.”<\/p>\n

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What has Dolly Parton’s family said about her health?<\/h2>\n

Freida has taken to social media since the news broke to apologise for scaring Dolly’s fans, sharing another Facebook post that revealed her initial intentions.<\/p>\n

Admitting her message got a little lost in translation, she wrote: “I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious.<\/p>\n

“She’s been a little under the weather and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. <\/p>\n

“It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister. Thank you all for lifting her up. Your love truly makes a difference.”<\/p>\n

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What is wrong with Dolly Parton?<\/h2>\n

Dolly is currently undergoing treatment for kidney stones, which is something she has suffered from in the past.<\/p>\n

She first experienced the painful condition in 2015, according to reports, then the stones returned again ten years later in 2025.<\/p>\n

Why has Dolly Parton cancelled her shows?<\/h2>\n

The I Will Always Love You creator explained she was dealing with her “health challenges” by undergoing “medical procedures” to combat them.<\/p>\n

On 28th September, she told fans: “I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it\u2019s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

“While I’ll still be about to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say,” Dolly continued.<\/p>\n

“And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“I love you and thank you for understanding.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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