Dolly Parton Reassures Fans: “I’m Not Dying” Amid Health concerns
Country music icon Dolly Parton addressed recent anxieties about her health, stating definitively, ”I want you to know I’m not dying.” The clarification comes after her postponement of Las Vegas concerts in September and a subsequent statement from her sister, Freida Parton, requesting prayers, which sparked widespread concern among fans.
parton explained in a recent interview, as reported by Deadline, that she hadn’t prioritized her own well-being following a prolonged period of illness and the eventual death of her husband, Carl Dean. “when he walked away, I didn’t take care of myself, so I let many things go that I should have taken care of,” Parton saeid.While acknowledging she is receiving treatments, Parton emphasized the situation is not life-threatening.
The 78-year-old singer revealed a doctor advised her to focus on her health, but downplayed the severity of her condition. She postponed a series of concerts scheduled for Las Vegas on September 1, citing health issues. Freida Parton’s plea for prayers earlier this week led to speculation about a serious illness, but she later clarified she hadn’t intended to suggest a dire prognosis. Parton’s proclamation aims to quell those fears and reassure her devoted fanbase.
