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Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency and Posts Video Update on Her Health

The country music star told fans she is feeling better but needs more time to recover before returning to the stage.

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By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published May 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM PDT

Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency due to health concerns and posted a video message to fans offering a personal update on her condition.

Parton, 80, told fans she is feeling better and expressed gratitude for their support, though she said she needs additional recovery time before she can return to performing. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the cancellation of the residency, which had been scheduled at a Las Vegas venue.

The video, described as a rare direct address to her fanbase, struck an upbeat tone despite the circumstances. Parton has not publicly specified the nature of her health issue beyond the broadly stated concerns that prompted her to step back from the residency commitment.

No new performance dates have been announced.

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