NEW YORK— Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the nation super star stated on social networks Wednesday adhering to public conjecture regarding her health and wellness.
” There are simply a great deal of reports flying around. Yet I figured if you heard it from me, you would certainly recognize that I was fine,” the 79-year-old vocalist stated in a brand-new two-minute video clip uploaded on Instagram. “I’m not all set to pass away yet. I do not believe God is via with me. And I ain’t done working.”
Her blog post, which showed up on many of Parton’s social networks accounts and her internet site, was captioned, “I ain’t dead yet.”
Late last month Parton delayed her very first Las Las vega residency in 32 years, mentioning “health and wellness obstacles.”
She was set up to execute 6 programs at The Colosseum at Caesars Royal Residence for “Dolly: Stay In Las Las Vega” in between Dec. 4 and Dec. 13, overlapping with the National Finals Rodeo. Her days have actually been transferred to following year– Sept. 2026.
She did not give certain information at the time, creating, “As most of you recognize, I have actually been managing some health and wellness obstacles, and my medical professionals inform me that I have to have a couple of treatments. As I joked with them, it needs to be time for my 100,000-mile exam, although it’s not the normal journey to see my cosmetic surgeon!”
In the brand-new video shared Wednesday, Parton is seen resting on an established talking straight to video camera, informing her target market that she will tape a couple of commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, which is commemorating its 100th wedding anniversary this year.
” Every person assumes that I am sicker than I am. Do I look unwell to you? I’m striving below! Anyhow, I wished to place everyone’s mind secure, those of you that appear to be genuine worried, which I value,” she proceeded. “And I value your petitions since I’m an individual of belief. I can constantly make use of the petitions for anything and whatever.”
On Tuesday, a Facebook uploaded shared by her sis Freida Parton intensified problems around Parton’s health and wellness when she composed that she had actually been “up all evening wishing my sis, Dolly.” Hours later on, Freida Parton adhered to up with one more blog post.
” I intend to clear something up. I really did not suggest to terrify anybody or make it seem so significant when requesting for petitions for Dolly,” she composed. “She’s been a little unhealthy, and I merely requested for petitions since I think so highly in the power of petition.”
Parton used her very own information in the video clip, referencing her late other half of almost 60 years Carl Dean, that passed away previously this year at age 82.
” I desire you to recognize that I’m okay. I have actually obtained some troubles as I have actually pointed out. When my other half Carl was extremely unwell, that was for a long period of time, and after that when he passed, I really did not deal with myself. So I allow a great deal of points go that I ought to’ve been looking after,” she stated. “So anyhow, when I navigated to it, the physician stated ‘We require to deal with this. We require to deal with that.’ Absolutely nothing significant however I did need to terminate some points so I might be better to home, closer to Vanderbilt, where I’m type of having a couple of therapies occasionally.”
And in real Parton style, she finished with a joke. “Yet I desired you to recognize that I’m not passing away. Did you see that AI image of Reba (McEntire) and me, oh Lordy! I suggest, they had Reba at my fatality bed, and we both appear like we require to be hidden,” she giggled.
” If I was actually passing away, I do not believe Reba would certainly be the one at my fatality bed. She may come see me earlier.
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