Fans of Dolly Parton have been worried ever since the country music legend faced health complications earlier this year. But this week brought some much-needed good news — straight from her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
During the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Miley took a moment to reassure everyone about how Dolly is doing. With a smile, she shared that Dolly is “excited to get back to work” and still full of her signature energy and spirit. Even at 79, Dolly’s love for performing hasn’t faded one bit.
What Happened to Dolly?
Earlier in the year, Dolly ran into some serious health problems. It all started in September when she developed a kidney stone, which led to an infection. The pain and complications forced her to slow down, cancel a few appearances, and reschedule parts of her Las Vegas residency.
Doctors recommended rest and a few minor procedures, which meant Dolly had to push her shows all the way to 2026. This naturally made fans anxious. Things got even more emotional when Dolly’s sister, Freida, asked everyone to pray for her — a message that quickly spread online and made people fear the worst.
But soon after, Freida clarified that Dolly was simply “a little under the weather,” which helped calm some of the panic.
Dolly Speaks Out
Dolly eventually addressed her fans directly with her trademark humor and honesty. In a light-hearted social media post, she joked about needing “a 100,000-mile check-up” but reminded everyone that she’s far from finished. In her own words:
“I’m not ready to die yet.”
That message alone eased a lot of hearts — proving that even in recovery, Dolly hasn’t lost her spark.
Miley’s Heartfelt Update
Miley Cyrus has always been close to Dolly. Not only is Dolly her godmother, but she’s also been a mentor and guiding figure throughout Miley’s life. So when Miley shares news about Dolly, fans listen.
And the news this week was uplifting:
Dolly is recovering well
She’s in good spirits
She’s eager to get back on stage
And, according to Miley, “She’s always gonna keep the show going.”
Their bond — part family, part friendship — makes this update even more meaningful. Miley clearly believes in Dolly’s resilience, and her words bring comfort to fans around the world.
The Show Will Go On
For longtime supporters of both Miley and Dolly, this update is a breath of fresh air. Dolly is healing, spending time with family, and preparing for future projects once she’s back to full strength.
And knowing Dolly, she’ll return with even more joy, music, and sparkle than before.
For now, fans can relax knowing the Queen of Country is on the mend — and as Miley sweetly reminded everyone, the show truly will go on.