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Dolly Parton’s Sister Urges Prayers, Then Calms Fans After Concern Over Singer’s Health

A Facebook prayer request about the 79-year-old singer spurred worry before Freida Parton clarified she was not trying to cause alarm.

Overview

  • Dolly Parton recently postponed her December Las Vegas residency to September 2026, saying doctors advised medical procedures for ongoing health issues.
  • Freida Parton wrote that she had prayed through the night for her sister and said Dolly had not been feeling particularly well.
  • After fans reacted with concern, Freida posted a follow-up saying she did not intend to frighten anyone and was simply asking for prayers.
  • Parton has not disclosed full medical details; she previously mentioned complications related to kidney stones, and a manager comment reported ascribed the issue to kidney stones and called the concern exaggerated, according to entertainment outlets.
  • Parton said she will keep working on projects from Nashville, and the rescheduled Caesars Palace dates will honor existing tickets or offer refunds.