Overview
- Miley Cyrus told Entertainment Tonight on Dec. 1 that her godmother is optimistic and eager to resume work.
- Dolly Parton previously explained she had a kidney stone that led to an infection, and doctors advised her not to travel.
- Parton postponed Las Vegas dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with shows moved to September 2026.
- In an October Instagram video, Parton assured fans she was okay, joked "I ain’t dead yet," and noted periodic treatments near Vanderbilt.
- Family concern surfaced in social posts, while a source told People in November that Parton is improving at home with support from loved ones.