Dolly Parton is currently facing health challenges that have led her to postpone her 2025 Las Vegas residency until September 2026. She has mentioned needing to undergo several medical procedures and joked about it being like a "100,000-mile check-up." Recently, she had complications from a kidney stone and a related infection, which caused her to miss some appearances and advised her against traveling during recovery. Her sister, Freida Parton, has publicly asked fans worldwide to pray for her as she deals with these health issues. Despite these challenges, Dolly has reassured fans that she is not retiring but is slowing down to focus on her health and prepare for future endeavors. There is no indication of any serious or life-threatening condition at this time.
Additionally, Dolly is not attending the 2025 Governors Awards ceremony where she is to receive an honorary Oscar due to a scheduling conflict, not health issues.
