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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam White

Dolly Parton, 80, pulls out of public appearance amid mystery health battle

Dolly Parton has explained why she pulled out of a rare public appearance amid her private health battles.

The 80-year-old country icon was scheduled to appear at the launch of a new roller coaster at her famed theme park Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday (14 August) but dropped out at the last minute.

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