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Dolly Parton Releases New Photo Memoir as Recovery ‘Gets Better Every Day’

A source says the 79-year-old is recovering at home after a kidney stone infection prompted a Las Vegas postponement.

Overview

  • Star of the Show: My Life on Stage was published Nov. 11, offering a photo-driven look at Parton’s seven decades of performing.
  • The deluxe edition includes 500 photos, gilded edges, a redesigned cover, a satin ribbon marker and three collectible 8-by-10 prints.
  • An unnamed source told People that Parton is “getting better every day,” resting at home with visits from friends and family and already decorating for the holidays.
  • Parton postponed her December 2025 Las Vegas residency to September 2026 after a kidney stone–related infection led to canceled appearances.
  • She reassured fans in an Oct. 8 video that she is not dying, reflected on neglecting her health while caring for her late husband, and pointed to what’s next, including a Broadway musical planned for 2026.