**Dolly Parton’s Sister Makes Heartbreaking Plea Amid Country Music Legend’s Mysterious Health Crisis**
*Published Oct. 7, 2025, 6:08 p.m. ET*
Dolly Parton’s sister has made a heartfelt plea to fans, asking for prayers for the country music icon amid a mysterious health scare, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately,” Freida Parton wrote on her Facebook page Tuesday, October 7.
### Asking the World for Prayers
“I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been led to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me,” Freida, 68, continued in her post. She shared a touching photo of Dolly, 79, with her hands clasped in prayer and looking upwards toward the heavens.
“She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you,” Freida concluded.
Since the post, concerned fans have been anxiously seeking updates on the beloved “Jolene” singer’s condition.
### Fans Express Their Concern
Many of Dolly’s followers were visibly moved by the urgent call for prayer, given her recent health challenges. The Tennessee native has struggled following an infection caused by complications from kidney stones.
One fan commented, “Dolly is a strong woman. Her life is very much private. You know it is dire when family starts asking for prayers.”
Another user added, “Prayers to her. I’m sure she’s missing Carl since he passed earlier this year,” referring to the death of Carl Dean, Dolly’s husband of nearly 59 years, in March.
“Breaks my heart she’s having a tough time,” a third fan wrote. “Please keep me posted on how she is doing.”
One concerned admirer even asked, “Did she pass?” — signaling the deep worry shared by many.
### Last-Minute Cancellation Raises Alarms
Dolly sparked further concern when she canceled an in-person appearance at Dollywood, her theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on September 17. Instead, she delivered a heartfelt video message to fans.
“Hello, Dollywood! It’s me. I’m here, and you’re there, and you’re wondering why that is,” she said to park guests gathered to learn more about a new white-water adventure ride.
“I had a kidney stone that was causing me a lot of problems; it turned out it’d given me an infection,” Dolly confessed. “The doctor said, ‘You don’t need to be traveling right this minute… you need a few days to get better.’ So, he suggested I not go to Dollywood today, but I’m there with you in spirit. I was looking so forward to it.”
### In Need of a Few Procedures
Fans’ concerns grew after Dolly announced on September 28 that her upcoming six-show Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace had been postponed from December 2025 to September 2026.
“As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures,” she explained via social media, lightening the mood by joking that they did not require a “plastic surgeon.”
“Given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see,” she said about the extended delay, adding that she would continue working on projects while resting at her home in Nashville.
### Committed to Her Fans and Future
Dolly reassured her fans, “And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.”
Ending her message warmly, she said, “I love you and thank you for understanding.”
As the iconic singer faces these challenges, fans worldwide are keeping her in their thoughts and prayers, wishing for her swift recovery and return to the spotlight.
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