Dolly Parton , the legendary singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, will not attend this year’s Governors Awards in November, where she was set to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Variety has confirmed.

On Sunday, the country icon announced that she is postponing her December concert dates at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas — her first residency in the city in 32 years — citing health issues and revealing that doctors have advised her to undergo “a few procedures.”

In a statement posted to social media, Parton, 79, said the recovery time will prevent her from properly preparing for the Las Vegas performances. She emphasized her desire to be in top form when she returns to the stage. The postponed concerts have

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