Dolly Parton gives health update

Aug 22, 2026

01:28 pm

What's the storyIconic country music star Dolly Parton (80) recently opened up about her health issues while announcing a new museum dedicated to her life in Nashville.

In an interview with PEOPLE, she said, "I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn't pay attention to when I was watching over Carl (Thomas Dean)."