Dolly Parton shares health update after cancelling concerts

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5 May 2026 • 6:46 AM MYT
The Independent
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Dolly Parton shares health update after cancelling concerts

  • Dolly Parton shared a health update, confirming she is responding well to medical treatments and improving daily after canceling concerts last year.
  • The country music star, who has previously opened up about her chronic kidney stones, shared an update with fans in a new video shared Monday on social media.
  • She humorously explained that medications make her “swimmy-headed,” preventing her from performing in her signature high heels and elaborate outfits.
  • Parton likened herself to an “old classic car” needing significant repairs, detailing issues with her “engine,”' “transmission” and “spark plugs.”
  • She clarified that her immune and digestive systems have been “out of whack” for the past couple of years, in addition to her chronic kidney stones.

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