Dolly Parton Reassures Fans: "I Ain't Dead Yet" Amid Health Concerns

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Dolly Parton Reassures Fans: "I Ain't Dead Yet" Amid Health Concerns

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Dolly Parton reassures fans she's healthy in a recent video.
Concerns arose following comments from her sister, Freida Parton.
Parton is postponing Las Vegas concerts due to unspecified health issues.
She emphasizes, "I ain't dead yet," and appreciates fans' prayers.

Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, addressed health concerns circulating among her fans in a recent video, stating emphatically, "I ain't dead yet." The 79-year-old artist sought to calm fears that had arisen after her sister, Freida Parton, requested prayers for her well-being on social media, sparking worries about her health status. In the video, filmed while she worked on commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, Parton confidently asked, "Do I look sick to you?" according to CBS News, Reuters, and Channel News Asia.

Parton confirmed that she had to postpone a series of Las Vegas shows due to health issues following the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, in March. In her address, she shared, "I've got some problems ... nothing major," reassuring fans that she is currently working with doctors to manage her health. Freida Parton later clarified that she meant no alarm with her previous comments, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

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