Dolly Parton’s health struggles across the second half of 2025 have been well-documented, but the singer has not shared a great deal of information about what she has gone through.
She did, however, share a bit of an update on Wednesday. The 79-year-old country music legend was unable to attend a ceremony honoring her and her Dollywood theme park at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Orlando on Monday.
She did send in a video, though.
“Well, hey there it’s Dolly, and I sure wish I could be with you in person today,” a very health looking Parton said in the clip. “But you probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall, and my doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while, and I’m

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