Latest News About Dolly Parton Sister

Updated 2026-05-15 22:08

Here’s the latest publicly reported update:

Note: This topic has been widely covered by entertainment and news outlets since Dolly Parton postponed several Las Vegas performances in late 2025 for health reasons, with her sister publicly asking for prayers and Dolly later providing health updates. If you’d like, I can pull the most recent direct statements from Dolly’s or Freida’s social media, or summarize the key dates and show resumption plans in a concise timeline.[4][7]

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Dolly Parton: 'I'm not dead yet', after her sister raised alarm

Dolly Parton reassured fans on Wednesday about her health after her sister's comments fueled concerns that the Grammy-winning country singer was near death. Parton, aged 79, captioned an Instagram video with "I ain’t dead yet." Do I look sick to You? The "9 to 5" singer smiled as she said, "I'm working really hard here." She was on a set filming commercials at the Grand Ole Opry. She wore a black top and black fringed pants with a red blouse. Parton announced recently that she would be...

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