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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Entertainment
Lisa McLoughlin

Dolly Parton sets record straight on health after sister Freida’s ‘prayers’ post sparks fan concern

Dolly Parton’s manager has reassured fans that the country legend is not seriously ill, following a flurry of concern online after her sister asked for prayers.

The 79-year-old had postponed six shows from her upcoming Dolly: Live in Las Vegas residency, prompting her younger sister Freida Parton to share an emotional message saying she had been “up all night praying for my sister.”

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