An emotional Dolly Parton, 79, took to social media to wish her fans a Happy Thanksgiving despite her continuing health struggles, which have forced her to postpone Las Vegas shows and miss key events. Country music icon Dolly Parton sounded upbeat, full of gratitude for her followers and memories over the years.
Parton has dealt with unspecified health problems since fall 2025, including treatments that required her to stay close to home to undergo procedures at Vanderbilt. She postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, which was scheduled for December at Caesars Palace Coliseum, rescheduling it to September 2026, after a prayer request from her sister fueled speculation. Furthermore, Parton joked in October, “I’m not dying—God ain’t done with me yet,” to dispel rumors after the March death of her husband Carl Dean.
Dressed in a taupe cardigan, Parton beamed: “Well hey! It’s Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your families blessings this Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for all of you. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, just know that I will always love you.” Fans filled comments with well-wishes, extolling her as a beam of light through her trials. The message is a play on her iconic hit “I Will Always Love You,” reinforcing her strong bond with her fans to this day.
