The manager of country music icon Dolly Parton has released a statement following concerns that emerged when the singer’s sister requested fans to pray for her.
Dolly’s younger sister Freida shared a touching message on social media on Tuesday, expressing her deep worry about Dolly’s health. “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” Freida wrote. “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately.”
While Freida didn’t provide specifics about Dolly’s health, her message came just a week after the beloved Jolene singer postponed her eagerly awaited Las Vegas residency due to health issues.
Unsurprisingly, the 79-year-old’s millions of fans were left feeling anxious.
In addition to losing her longtime husband earlier this year, Dolly has publicly shared that she’s been struggling with severe kidney stones, a condition that can be life-threatening if complications occur.
After Freida’s social media message, which ended with: “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,” Dolly’s manager felt it necessary to issue a statement on behalf of the legendary singer.
Olly Rowland, who manages Dolly, publicly downplayed the seriousness of the singer’s health issue.
“It’s merely the kidney stones, and the procedure she requires to address them,” Rowland stated.
“It seems her sister posted something, and it got somewhat exaggerated, oddly enough.”
Freida also provided another update to ease growing worries, emphasizing that she didn’t intend to “scare” anyone about Dolly’s health.
“I want to clarify something,” Freida, 68, mentioned in a social media update.
“I didn’t mean to alarm anyone or make it sound overly serious when I asked for prayers for Dolly.”
Freida further explained that Dolly has “been feeling a bit unwell, and I simply requested prayers because I have a strong belief in the power of prayer. It was just a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister.”
Dolly has stayed silent since the rumors about a significant decline in her health started circulating, but we can only hope she will address them when she feels ready and well.
Here’s to hoping for Dolly Parton’s good health!
