Miley Cyrus opens up about Dolly Parton’s condition after her public appeal for prayers

Dolly Parton’s recent decision to delay her Las Vegas residency has raised alarm among fans, especially after her sister Freida asked people on Facebook to pray for her. The post fueled speculation about the 79-year-old singer’s health.

Earlier in the year, Dolly had explained she needed “a few procedures,” saying she couldn’t give audiences the kind of performance they deserved at the moment. Freida’s emotional message—mentioning she’d been awake all night praying—added to the growing concern online.

As the story spread, Freida stepped back to clarify her intentions, saying she never meant to frighten fans with her request for prayers.

Dolly soon addressed the rumors directly with a video on X, reassuring everyone that she was fine. “Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here,” she said, thanking fans for their concern and prayers.

She also kept her trademark wit, joking, “I ain’t dead yet!” to lighten the mood.

Earlier this summer, Dolly revealed she paused her music writing after the passing of her husband, Carl Dean. She admitted she wasn’t emotionally ready but said creativity would return in time and that she planned to resume when she could.

Her goddaughter Miley Cyrus later offered encouraging news, noting that Dolly is determined and eager to return. A cheerful Thanksgiving video from Dolly further reassured fans, showing her in good spirits shortly after the postponed shows.