Dolly Parton's Health Battle: Kidney Stones Keep Icon on Pause
DOLLY PARTON'S HEALTH SCANDAL: SISTER STELLA SPEAKS OUT AND CONFIRMS MUSIC ICON'S MYSTERY ILLNESS
The spotlight has been shining bright on country music legend Dolly Parton's mysterious health condition, and her sister Stella is finally speaking out. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Stella, 76, confirmed that the 9 To 5 hitmaker's illness is indeed related to kidney stones.
The news comes after Dolly, 79, postponed six shows from her upcoming Las Vegas residency due to "health challenges." Her representatives had initially downplayed the severity of her condition, but Stella's posts have blown the lid off the situation. It appears that Dolly has been dealing with a recurring issue - kidney stones.
In a candid post, Stella defended her sister Freida's earlier request for prayers on Dolly's behalf. "To those with genuine concern for my big sister Dolly's well-being, she posted a video last week to share with her fans that she has had kidney stones and is getting treatment," Stella wrote. "My sister Freida is always concerned when one of her siblings isn't feeling well, so she asked for prayers on Dolly's behalf."
However, it seems that some fans took Stella's response as an opportunity to pounce on the situation. "To those of you who make it your job to attack me for not being your personal information center, you need to go check their pages!" Stella shot back. "Most fans are genuinely concerned, but some of you are way out of line with disregard for my feelings concerning their well-being."
This latest development has left many wondering why Dolly's representatives initially downplayed the severity of her condition. According to sources close to the singer, Freida's post on Facebook sparked a media frenzy that quickly got "out of proportion." The singer's UK manager, Olly Rowland, confirmed that Dolly is indeed undergoing treatment for kidney stones and that the procedure will help resolve the issue.
This isn't the first time Dolly has dealt with kidney stones. In fact, she revealed in 2015 that she had three removed and was "doing just fine." However, it's clear that this latest bout has left her feeling under the weather.
Dolly took to Instagram on September 28 to share the news of her postponed Las Vegas residency, citing health challenges as the reason. She jokingly referred to it as a "100,000-mile check-up," but assured fans that she is not retiring. "Don't worry about me quittin' the business because God hasn't said anything about stopping yet," she wrote.
Despite Dolly's reassurances, her fans are still worried about her health. Many have taken to social media to offer their support and prayers for the singer. Country star Jennifer Nettles chimed in with a heartfelt message: "Big adventures for you, for sure! Can't wait to enjoy them with you! In the meantime, tend to yourself and feel better!"
Actress Julianne Hough shared three heart emojis, while Olivia Munn left a string of red hearts. Other fans echoed similar sentiments, with one commenter writing, "Protect this queen at all costs!!!!" Another gushed, "Heal strong, Queen Dolly!"
It's clear that the Parton sisters are close-knit and supportive of each other. As Stella wrapped up her X post, she emphasized the importance of respecting Dolly's privacy: "My big sister will share with her fans when she so chooses. In the meantime, don't come at me with questions or insults."
As the spotlight continues to shine on Dolly Parton's health, one thing is certain - her devoted fan base will be sending love and prayers her way until she's back to her usual self.
Sources:
- The Scholarly Note (TSN), citing sources close to Dolly Parton
- Freida Parton's Facebook post
- Stella Parton's X posts
- Dolly Parton's Instagram post
