Dolly Parton shared a Thanksgiving message with fans on Instagram on November 27, appearing upbeat and energetic following recent concerns about her health. Dressed in a brown tweed top with her signature blonde hair, the 79-year-old singer thanked fans for their support and offered holiday blessings. “I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we’ve shared through the years,” she said, adding, “I will always love you.”
Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency in September after doctors advised her to undergo several medical procedures. Worries intensified when her sister, Freida, wrote on Facebook that she had been “up all night praying” for the star. Freida later clarified that she did not intend to cause concern, explaining that Parton had simply been “a little under the weather.”
Dolly Parton released her debut album in 1967 and rose to fame in the 1970s. She made her film debut in the iconic ‘9 to 5’ (1980) and continues to record and inspire younger generations. She is also the co-owner of the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee.
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