Key Highlights:
- Dolly Parton’s Reassurance: In a new video, Dolly Parton directly addressed fans’ worries, humorously declaring, “I ain’t dead yet!” and assuring them she is not dying.
- Sister’s Call for Prayer: The update follows a viral Facebook post from her sister, Freida Parton, who asked “prayer warriors” to pray for Dolly, sparking widespread concern about her health.
- Health Details Revealed: Parton explained she is undergoing “a few treatments” for issues she neglected after the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, but specified they are “nothing major.”
- Show Postponements: This follows her earlier announcement of postponing Las Vegas concerts to have “a few procedures” and get back to her best for her audience.
Dolly Parton Addresses Fans: ‘I Ain’t Dead Yet!’
Country music legend Dolly Parton has broken her silence to address the wave of concern from fans after her sister’s recent plea for prayers. In a video posted to her Instagram account on Wednesday, the 79-year-old superstar set the record straight with her signature humor and grace.
“I know lately everybody thinks that I am sicker than I am,” Parton said while on the set of a commercial shoot. “Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here!”
She continued, wanting to “put everybody’s mind at ease,” confirming she is “OK” but is dealing with “some problems” that require treatment.
Sister’s Plea Sparks Fan Concern
The outpouring from fans began after Dolly’s sister, Freida Parton, posted a heartfelt message on Facebook on October 7. She called upon “prayer warriors” to lift her sister up in prayer.
“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” Freida wrote. “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been (led) to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.”
A Period of Neglect and Recovery
In her video, Dolly Parton candidly explained the root of her current health issues. She shared that after her husband, Carl Dean, passed away earlier this year, she “didn’t take care of myself” and let some things go.
“When I got around to it, the doctor said, ‘We need to take care of this, we need to take care of that,'” she explained, adding that it was “nothing major.” However, the necessary treatments required her to cancel some commitments to stay closer to home in Nashville.
This update provides context for her September 28 announcement, where she postponed her Las Vegas concerts, stating she needed “a few procedures” to ensure she could give her fans the show they “deserve to see.”
Despite the health hurdles, Parton’s message was one of strength and resilience. “I wanted you to know that I’m not dying!” she declared. “I’m not ready to die yet. I don’t think God is through with me, and I ain’t done working.”
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