NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health.
“And I appreciate your prayers because I’m a person of faith.
I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly,” she wrote.
I mean, they had Reba at my death bed, and we both look like we need to be buried,” she laughed.
“If I was really dying, I don’t think Reba would be the one at my death bed.
NEW YORK (AP) — In response to public rumors regarding her health, country music icon Dolly Parton declared on social media on Wednesday that she “ain’t dead yet.”.
Just a lot of rumors are circulating. However, in a recent two-minute video that was shared on Instagram, the 79-year-old singer stated, “I thought that if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay.”. “I’m not quite ready to pass away. I don’t believe that God is done with me yet. And I’m still working. “”.
“I ain’t dead yet,” was the caption for her post, which was shared on Parton’s website and many of her social media accounts. “”.
Parton announced “health challenges” late last month, delaying her first residency in Las Vegas in thirty-two years. “”.
Her six performances at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum as part of “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” were planned for December. December four. 13, which coincides with the Rodeo for the National Finals. Her dates have been rescheduled for September of next year. 2026.
She wrote, “As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures,” without giving any specifics at the time. Even though it’s not my typical trip to see my plastic surgeon, I joked with them that it must be time for my 100,000-mile checkup.
Speaking straight to the camera while sitting on a set, Parton informs her audience that she is set to record some commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, which is commemorating its 100th anniversary this year, in the new video clip that was released on Wednesday.
“I’m not as sick as everyone believes I am. Do I appear ill to you? I’m working hard here, anyway. I wanted to calm everyone down, especially those of you who seemed really worried, which I appreciate,” she added. And since I’m a religious person, I appreciate your prayers. I can use the prayers for anything and everything at any time. “”.
Freida Parton, her sister, expressed on Facebook on Tuesday that she had been “up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” which heightened worries about Parton’s health. Freida Parton published another post a few hours later.
I would like to make a clarification. She wrote, “I didn’t mean to make it seem so serious or to frighten anyone when I asked for prayers for Dolly.”. She has been feeling a little ill, so I just asked for prayers because I firmly believe in their efficacy. “”.
In reference to her late husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 82, Parton provided her own explanation in the video.
“Please know that I’m doing fine. As I mentioned, I have some issues. I neglected my own needs when my husband Carl was ill, which lasted for a long time, and after he passed away. I therefore neglected a lot of things that I ought to have been attending to,” she said. “Well, when I finally got around to it, the doctor said, ‘We have to deal with this.'”. That is something we must address. I had to postpone a few things, but nothing major, in order to be nearer to my home and Vanderbilt, where I’m receiving occasional treatments. “”.
She concluded with a joke, in typical Parton fashion. I wanted to let you know, though, that I’m not going to die. I mean, they had Reba at my deathbed, and we both look like we need to be buried. Did you see that AI photo of me and Reba (McEntire)? Oh Lordy!” she said.
“I don’t believe Reba would be on my deathbed if I were truly dying. She may pay me a visit sooner.
