Dolly Parton says her immune and digestive systems 'got all out of whack,' creating health concerns
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Dolly Parton has been receiving treatment for unspecified health issues concerning her immune and digestive systems, she announced Monday, saying at the same time that her postponed Las Vegas residency has been canceled.The legendary singer and beloved pop culture icon spoke candidly about her health in an Instagram video posted Monday morning, months after she sparked health concerns late last year.
She told fans she had “some good news and a little bad news” to share, leading with her treatment.“I’m responding really well to meds and treatments, and I’m improving every day,” the 80-year-old said.
That was the good news.The bad news? The “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” hitmaker said she will continue taking time away from performing live, noting that her medications and treatments “make me a little bit swimmy headed.” The singer said she doesn’t want her performances to compromise on any part of the glitzy Dolly Parton fantasy, from her elaborate costumes and signature stilettos to her “big, uh, personality” (read: her chest).The “9 to 5” star raised concern among her fan base last fall after she pulled out from a number of scheduled appearances and performances.
In late September, she missed an event at her Dollywood amusement park due to kidney stones.After that absence, she called off mulitple concerts in Las Vegas for unspecified health issues.
Her younger sister Freida sparked additional concern after she said in a Facebook post she had been “up all night” praying for the singer.At the time, Freida Parton called on her sister’s fans to “to be prayer warriors and pray with me.” Music Dolly Parton addresses recent public concern over her health, saying in a video shared on social media, ‘Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here.’Amid those concerns, Dolly Parton told fans via video that the death of her husba...