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Freida Parton, sister to country music icon Dolly Parton, has publicly requested prayers for the 79-year-old singer, who recently postponed her Las Vegas residency due to unspecified health issues.
Freida Parton took to Facebook on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to share her concerns, stating she had been "up all night praying for my sister, Dolly." She added that many are aware Dolly "hasn't been feeling her best lately."
Dolly Parton, aged 79, announced on Sunday, September 28, 2025, that she would be postponing her "Dolly: Live in Las Vegas" residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, originally scheduled for December 2025. The country superstar cited "health challenges" requiring "a few procedures" as the reason for the delay. The residency has since been rescheduled for September 2026.
While specific details of Dolly Parton's health issues remain undisclosed, the singer herself light-heartedly referred to the upcoming procedures as her "100,000-mile check-up," clarifying it was "not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon." She emphasized the need to be at her best for her fans, stating she would not be able to rehearse and put together the show they "deserve to see" given her current health.
This postponement follows a challenging year for Parton, including the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025. Earlier in the year, she also missed a Dollywood event due to a kidney stone and subsequent infection, which her doctors advised her to rest for.
Freida Parton's emotional plea on Facebook garnered significant attention, with thousands of fans expressing their concern and sending messages of support. Freida later clarified her initial post, stating she did not intend to cause alarm and that Dolly was "just a little under the weather." She reiterated her strong belief in the power of prayer and thanked fans for their love and support.
Despite scaling back touring since 2016, Dolly Parton has remained active in recording, writing, and appearing at special events. She is also slated to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences later this year, which she will now accept remotely.
Fans will be closely watching for further updates on Dolly Parton's health and recovery. While she has assured fans she has no plans to retire, stating, "God hasn't said anything about stopping yet," her focus remains on recuperation and preparing for her rescheduled performances. Her remote acceptance of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award will also be a notable event.
