Dolly Parton in mystery health battle as sister prays

Dolly Parton's sister says she has been "up all night praying" as the country superstar deals with unspecified health problems.

Freida Parton said her 79-year-old sibling "hasn't been feeling her best lately".

Last month Parton postponed a scheduled Las Vegas residency, citing "health challenges".

Parton had been due to perform six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas in December, but rescheduled for September 2026.

In a post on Facebook, Freida Parton said: "Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly.

"As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it's not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon.

"In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.

"Don't worry about me quittin' the business because God hasn't said anything about stopping yet," she wrote.

"But I believe he is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you."