Dolly Parton‘s Sister Clarifies Health Statement

Dolly Parton’s sister has clarified a statement she made about the country singer’s health after sparking concern.

In a Facebook post shared earlier this week, Freida Parton wrote that her sister “hasn’t been feeling her best lately” and asked fans to pray for her. Dolly recently postponed a Las Vegas residency scheduled for December, citing “health challenges.”

“Last night, I was thinking about Dolly and how much she means to me,” Freida wrote in a follow-up post. “She is a strong woman and she will get through this. I just wanted to let everyone know that she is doing okay and that she appreciates all of the prayers and well wishes.”

Dolly Parton has yet to publicly address the concerns directly, but her team confirmed she is resting and recovering. The postponement of her residency allows her to focus on her health. Fans continue to send messages of support to the country music icon.