With Parton being the national icon she is, it’s hardly a surprise that her legion of fans interpreted the update as being a possible precursor to more morbid news. Dolly, readers will remember, has endured a host of health issues of late, forcing her to cancel a number of shows.
Freida Parton took to Facebook on Tuesday with a heartfelt message that revealed just how worried she’s been.
“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” Freida wrote. “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately.”

While Freida didn’t go into details about Dolly’s condition, her post came just a week after the beloved 79-year-old singer postponed her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency due to medical issues.

“I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,” Dolly explained in an Instagram post. “As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures.”