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Dolly Parton Addresses Health Concerns: 'I'm Not Dying'

Associated PressOctober 8, 20251 min3,243 views
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Dolly Parton Denies Health Rumors

  • 🎤 Dolly Parton directly addressed recent public speculation about her health, stating on social media that she is not dying.
  • 💬 In a two-minute video posted on Instagram, the 79-year-old country legend affirmed, "I'm not ready to die yet. I don't think God is through with me, and I ain't done working."

Origin of Health Speculation

  • 🗓️ Concerns were amplified last month when Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing health challenges.
  • 🙏 Her sister, Freda Parton, initially posted a message asking for prayers, which escalated worries.
  • ⚠️ Freda later clarified her post, explaining that Dolly had been "a little under the weather" and that she simply believed in the power of prayer.

Dolly Parton's Current Activities

  • 🎬 In her recent video, Dolly Parton shared that she was on set to record commercials for the Grand Ole Opry.
  • 🌟 The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
  • ❤️ Parton concluded by expressing gratitude for the public's care and continued prayers.
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