Country music star Dolly Parton is staying away from several public events as she continues to deal with health problems. The 79-year-old singer has told fans that her doctors advised her to rest for some time.
Parton recently missed an important event where she was supposed to be honored by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
The group planned to celebrate her work with Dollywood, her theme park in Tennessee. Instead of attending, she sent a video message saying she was sorry for her absence and needed to focus on her health. She thanked her team for accepting the award on her behalf and for supporting her during this period.
This is not the first time Parton has changed her schedule because of health issues. Earlier in the year, she postponed her Las Vegas residency, which was expected to take place at Caesar’s Palace.
She explained that she had to undergo medical procedures and needed more time to recover. Reports say she is receiving treatment in Nashville, where she lives.
In October, Parton spoke directly to fans on social media. She explained that many stories about her condition were not true.
She said she was dealing with health challenges, but she was not giving up. She added that she still plans to work and is not ready to retire.
Parton also addressed false images that appeared online, claiming she was seriously ill or near death. She joked that some of the AI-generated photos made her and fellow country singer Reba McEntire look like they “should be buried,” and she asked fans not to believe such posts.
Even with her health issues, Parton continues to show her positive spirit. She said she hopes to return to her normal activities soon.
Fans from around the world have sent messages wishing her a quick recovery. Many have shared how much she means to them and how much they look forward to seeing her back on stage when she feels strong again.
