Dolly Parton’s manager issues a statement after her sister Freida’s heartfelt plea for prayers worried fans. Freida clarifies her message, and Dolly’s health remains a concern following recent medical issues.
Dolly Parton’s manager, Olly Rowland, was forced to address growing concerns about the country music icon’s health after her younger sister, Freida Parton, posted a heartfelt message on social media asking for prayers. Freida, clearly worried about Dolly, had shared her distress with fans, leading to widespread speculation and concern.
On Tuesday, Freida Parton took to social media, revealing that she had spent the night praying for her sister. “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 provide specific details about Dolly’s health, her post came just a week after Dolly’s announcement that she had to postpone her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency due to medical issues.
Fans were left understandably concerned, as the 79-year-old singer has had a difficult year, including the loss of her longtime husband earlier this year. Dolly also went public with her ongoing battle with severe kidney stones, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition if complications arise.
Freida Clarifies Her Post and Asks for Understanding
In an effort to calm the growing concern, Freida clarified her message. She posted another update saying, “I want to clear something up. I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly.” She explained that her sister had simply been “a little under the weather,” and she believed in the power of prayer, which was why she made the request.
“I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer,” Freida continued. “It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister.”
Dolly’s Manager Addresses Fans’ Concerns
After Freida’s post, Dolly’s manager, Olly Rowland, felt the need to issue a public statement to address the growing concerns surrounding Dolly’s health. Rowland downplayed the severity of the situation, saying, “It’s just the kidney stones, and the procedure she needs to resolve those.” He added that Freida’s post had caused the situation to be “blown out of proportion.”
Rowland emphasized that the situation wasn’t as dire as some fans had feared, noting that Dolly was focused on managing her health and would be undergoing the necessary medical procedure to resolve the kidney stone issue.
Dolly Remains Quiet Amid Health Rumors
As of now, Dolly Parton has not directly addressed the rumors or the concern surrounding her health. It’s clear that she is taking the time she needs to focus on her recovery, and we hope she will share an update when she feels comfortable.
In the meantime, fans continue to pray for Dolly’s health, hoping that she will recover quickly and return to doing what she does best—bringing joy and music to the world.
