Dolly Parton is opening up with honesty and heart as she shares a personal health update—while also announcing the cancellation of her upcoming Las Vegas shows.
In a heartfelt message to fans, Parton revealed that she is responding well to ongoing treatments and medications, calling that the “good news.” However, she explained that recovery will take time, as the treatments are leaving her feeling “swimmy headed,” making it difficult to perform at the level she expects from herself on stage.
Using her signature humor, she compared herself to an “old classic car” that just needs a bit of restoration—joking about needing to fix everything from her “engine” to her “spark plugs.” But behind the lighthearted tone, she acknowledged dealing with health challenges related to kidney stones, as well as issues with her immune and digestive systems over the past few years.
Because of this, her scheduled residency at Caesars Palace this September has officially been canceled, as she focuses on healing and regaining her strength.
Despite the setback, Parton reassured fans that her mental health remains strong and that she’s staying active—working on music, projects, and preparing for future ventures, including her Broadway musical DOLLY: A True Original Musical.
She also took a moment to reflect on a deeply emotional year following the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming love and support she received from fans around the world.
Through it all, Parton remains optimistic. With the help of her doctors, she believes everything she’s facing is treatable—and she’s determined to come back stronger.
For now, her focus is simple: rest, recover, and hold onto the spark that has defined her legendary career.