Dolly Parton is finally back and giving everyone a much-needed health update!
Last September, the country music icon announced she had to postpone her Las Vegas residency due to “health challenges” — just months after the death of her longtime husband, Carl Dean. She didn’t say what was going on at the time. However, her sister sent people into a panic when she asked everyone to “pray” for Dolly. We all thought the worst would happen, but the Jolene singer later insisted, with video proof, that she’s “OK.” Phew.
Fans have not seen Dolly in months, though. She did not even attend her 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry in January due to her mysterious health issues. Now, it appears the Hannah Montana alum is finally well enough to step out in public again!
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Dolly attended the opening day celebration for her theme park Dollywood’s 41st season on Friday. During her first major public appearance in months, she gave a keynote address, where she shared an update on her health. Don’t worry! It’s a positive one! She said:
“I’ve not been touring, as you know. I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.”
While Dolly didn’t go into too much detail about her medical troubles, she shared that she became “worn down” and needed to take a break while grieving her husband’s death and dealing with other things:
“I just kind of got worn down and worn out, grieving over Carl and a lot of other little things going on. I just got myself kind of where I needed to build myself back up spiritually, emotionally, and physically. But, all is good. It didn’t slow me down.”
Nothing wrong with taking time for yourself, especially after losing a loved one. We’re glad to hear Dolly’s doing well.
Dolly was joined onstage by the president of the Dollywood Company, Eugene Naughton, joking that people may mistake him for her “new husband.” However, that is not the case. In fact, the 80-year-old musician confirmed she is “not dating anybody” before adding:
“I think Carl Dean’s waiting for me. If I should show up at the pearly gates with somebody else, he would not like that. He’d be saying, ‘Who’s that little pisser? You leave him outside the gates.’”
LOLz! Watch her keynote presentation (below):
Wow! She looks fantastic as always!
We’re sending so much love to Dolly! It’s great to hear she is in a better place now with her health! Reactions, Perezcious readers? Tell us in the comments (below)!
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