Dolly (Updated)

[canetoad]

Last edited Wed Oct 8, 2025, 12:15 AM - Edit history (1)

Dolly Parton’s sister asks for prayers amid country legend’s ‘health challenges’

UPDATE FROM DOLLY'S SISTER Thanks to valleyrogue Post 26

"I want to clear something up," Freida, 68, wrote in a social media post on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly."

Freida went on to clarify that Dolly has "been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister."

She then thanked Dolly's fans for "lifting her up." adding that their love "truly makes a difference."

Fears are growing for Dolly Parton’s health after the country music superstar cancelled shows and her sister posted an emotional message to fans on social media on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” Frieda Parton posted on her Facebook page.

“Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.

“She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ,” Frieda Parton wrote.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/dolly-parton-s-sister-asks-for-prayers-amid-country-legend-s-health-challenges-20251008-p5n0vw.html

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[Maru Kitteh]

1. She's just done so much good in the world.

I’m afraid the loss of her husband truly has been devastating.

[canetoad]

2. Yeah, thinking the same recently

I really hope she outlives you know who.

[Dave Id]

10. Dolly is...

a true blessing. The small stature woman has a gigantic heart and spread her love and joyous spirit everywhere she went. Get well wondrous lady.

[CousinIT]

3. I don't pray but I'd send up one for her. I adore Dolly. N/t

[soldierant]

15. A dear friend always added to a prayer request

"or however you communicate with the universe."

I do pray, but now I always add that also.

[FalloutShelter]

4. Prayers for Dolly.

Voice if an angel and a soul to match.

[Norrrm]

5. Best wishes and respects for Dolly no matter how one wants to express it. She is good people.

[Skittles]

6. I think she took the death of her husband very hard indeed

and it has made any health issues she had much worse

get well, Dolly, we need you

[spanone]

7. K&R

[oasis]

8. Dolly is a treasure. Hopefully she'll make some

progress toward recovery.

[Bayard]

9. Oh, no.....

Dolly is one of those good people you think should live forever. She's down to earth, caring, humble, and generous, with a voice like an angel. I remember when I was a little kid, and watched, "The Porter Wagner," show with my Mom on our little black and white TV. I think she was all of 16, and I thought she was just beautiful.

I just got her new DVD, "Rock Star." Totally awesome!

Be well, Dolly. We love you, and need you to continue your good works.

[kentuck]

11. I feel like I have known Dolly for my entire life...

The world truly needs her spirit in these turbulent times.

[JoseBalow]

12. Dolly Parton is a national treasure

I wish her all the best!

[Cha]

13. Best Healing Hopes for Dolly Parton..

to come Back Stronger than Ever!

TY, canetoad

[canetoad]

14. I'm trying to rec

Every reply - and with each one, a good thought for Dolly.

[Cha]

24. That's the Best Way to DO It...

to Keep the Healing Vibes Flowing from DU.

[niyad]

16. Vibes for best possible outcome for our beloved Dolly.

[Grim Chieftain]

17. If God feels the need to take a celebrity,

Please, don't let it be our dear Dolly. A celebrity host of an apprentice show is available.

[Ilsa]

18. Sending prayers for Dolly.

She is such a beautiful, kind soul.

[Trueblue Texan]

19. Sending my loving and grateful well wishes to Dolly, a true national treasure. nt

[mwmisses4289]

20. Sending healing vibes Dolly's way.

[KitFox]

21. Oh dear, This is so worrisome. Dolly truly is a national treasure! Besides her incredible singing and songwriting, she

has graced the world with enormous charitable giving and acts of pure kindness. Think of the hundreds of millions of free books that her Imagination Library has given to children for the first five years of their lives. Oh how I hope she can rally and get well. I appreciate you posting this.

[Totally Tunsie]

22. Be well, Dolly. The world loves you and all the good you do.

[blue_jay]

23. Oh, boo, I saw something on the web last night and didn't want to read it

she is such a light of positivity in this world of hate. Was hoping it wasn't anything to worry about. Will send prayers her way.

[LoisB]

25. Prayers for Dolly. Hers is a talent and heart we need.

[valleyrogue]

26. Her sister has clarified her remarks.

Snip here:

"I want to clear something up," Freida, 68, wrote in a social media post on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly."

Freida went on to clarify that Dolly has "been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister."

She then thanked Dolly's fans for "lifting her up." adding that their love "truly makes a difference."

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dolly-partons-sister-freida-clears-044952428.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACJpDIcTL0mhgxmsWdnGOt0odnJ0XrFLICXMl4M-iVyVuB6bQ7DZsTkZa4y9kuGQswnDlk5U93Z8hEClmm5C5qBov5l82ge2nJaErYllCQZYgcPrL4hfefX85uGh02hH7LmmeSIYnn79-oORS360GwAeC34Zh2phEbSBvNWiYlaV

[canetoad]

27. Thank you so much

For the update. I hope you don't mind that I've copied the text and updated the OP.

Cheers and thanks again.