Dolly Parton misses Dollywood event due to infection | Fox News
Dolly Parton explained in a video why she skipped a Dollywood appearance, citing kidney stone complications and doctor's orders to rest.
www.foxnews.comAnswer: There is no credible report that Dolly Parton has had a stroke. In late 2024 through 2025 she publicly discussed health challenges (including kidney stone-related issues and the loss of her husband), but major outlets and her representatives did not confirm a stroke, and later statements emphasized that she was focusing on recovery and health rather than a stroke diagnosis. If you’re checking for the very latest, I can look up recent credible coverage and provide a sourced update.
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- Rumors about a stroke have circulated at times, but multiple reputable outlets have not substantiated a stroke diagnosis, and parts of the coverage have focused on other health issues or personal losses [news coverage excerpts and health updates from 2025 show health challenges but not a stroke confirmation].
- In 2025, Parton canceled or postponed appearances due to health concerns (kidney stone infection and related medical advice), and later explained she was prioritizing rest and recovery while grieving her husband’s death; there was no confirmed stroke in those public statements [ABC News/CNN-style reporting and People magazine coverage].
- She has continued to be active in later 2025 and into 2026 with health updates emphasizing getting better “every day” and taking care of herself at home after health challenges, not reporting a stroke [People, CNN-related and other entertainment coverage].
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