“Last night, I stayed awake praying for my sister Dolly,” Freida wrote. “I believe in the power of prayer, and I’m asking all of you who love her to join me in lifting her up. She’s strong, she’s cherished, and with so many prayers surrounding her, I know she will be just fine. God bless my sissy Dolly—we all love you.”
The 79-year-old music icon recently postponed her planned Las Vegas performances due to ongoing health issues. While she continues to make occasional appearances, she has not embarked on a major tour since 2016’s “Pure & Simple Tour.” Despite scaling back on live shows, Parton remains active: her new memoir, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage, is set to be released on November 11, and a Broadway musical based on her life is scheduled for 2026.
Health setbacks have kept her from attending some public events. Just last month, she missed the unveiling of a new Dollywood attraction, explaining in a video that she had been recovering from a kidney stone that caused an infection. Doctors advised her to rest rather than travel. “I was so looking forward to being there, but I’m with you in spirit,” she told fans.
This year has already brought deep personal challenges for the country superstar. In March, she lost her husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean, who passed away at age 82. Speaking on Khloé Kardashian’s podcast in July, Parton revealed she has stepped back from songwriting since his death, describing it as a difficult period of adjustment.
Despite her health struggles, Dolly Parton’s enduring influence and presence in music, publishing, and entertainment remain as strong as ever—and her family is leaning on fans to keep her in their prayers.
