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Dolly Parton is still dealing with unspecified health issues.
His latest health update comes in the form of a video from the singer himself.
Last week, he did not go to two awards shows in person – although both gave their honors.
Is the American cultural icon right? What was he saying?
Dolly Parton was unable to attend two recent festival events
As she would have liked, Dolly Parton had to skip the latest festival that honored her.
On Monday, November 17, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions inducted him into the association’s hall of fame.
He has personally visited the theme park, Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Obviously, people wondered when Dolly couldn’t go.
But, later in the week, he took to social media to explain — and, more importantly, to reassure worried fans.
On the official Dollywood Instagram page, the captions acknowledged the latest hall of fame. (Image credit: Instagram)On Wednesday, November 19, Dolly appeared on the official Dollywood Estagram page explaining that she skipped the event on the advice of her doctors.
“I wish I wish I could be with you,” said the Living legend.
“But you may have heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall,” Dolly admitted.
“And,” he continued, “My doctors told me to make it easier for a little while.”
Dolly expressed: “I’m really sorry I can’t be there, but I sure want to take the opportunity to say thank you for this wonderful help.”
Did you know that Dolly has an honorary Oscar?
Just one day earlier, on November 16, Dolly Parton also had to miss attending the 16th REHORORERS AWAMERMER AWAMERMER AWAMERMER AWAMITHI.
He received – however – from a distance – the prestigious Oscar.
Both of these introns, as shared by Dolly in her post, are the results of ‘health challenges’ she has been dealing with.
The 78-year-old national treasure has been a point of contention in American culture for generations.
He has the right to have the time of his life. But what is this story?
Dolly Parton accepts the Academy Honorary Video Award during the 16 Governors video at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on November 16, 2025. (Photo credit: Kevin Winter / Gentty photos)Back in October, Dolly’s absence from limoght and the sending of an eerie prayer from her sister were frightening.
2025 is already Hellish enough. We were all very afraid of losing such a powerful and beloved talent to the world.
Fortunately, he clarified about Dolly that he was not dead.
Despite his invisible ailments, he continued to work.
It’s good that he takes the advice of doctors and made it easy despite the many hats he wears (literally and figuratively) as a professional.
Dolly Parton performs during “DOLLY: An Original Music Interview” for the Fireside Press and Press Conference at the Fisher Center for Conforting Arts on January 28, 2025. (Photo Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)He lets you know that the fans love him enough to care
To be clear, Dolly Parton doesn’t mind people worrying about her.
Sometimes, social figures – Understandably – feel overwhelmed when they wake up one day and see thousands of commenters thinking they are close to death’s door.
While some see this kind of attention as insulting, Dolly has a different take.
Perhaps because of her age, the facts of her life, or the passing of her husband for the rest of her life, she clearly sees this concern as an expression of love.
Dolly confirmed that she appreciates the thoughts and prayers of fans.
