Dolly Parton’s sister ‘up all night praying’ as singer battles health problems

Last month, Parton postponed a scheduled Las Vegas residency, citing 'health challenges'
Dolly Parton’s sister ‘up all night praying’ as singer battles health problems

Dolly Parton postponed an upcoming Vegas residency last month due to health problems (Yui Mok/PA)

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025 - 07:13
Dave Clark

Dolly Parton’s sister says she has been “up all night praying” as the singer continues to deal with unspecified health problems.

Freida Parton added that her 79-year-old sibling “hasn’t been feeling her best lately”.

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