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Dolly Parton Improving After Health Setbacks, Says Miley Cyrus

12/9/2025

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Miley Cyrus provided an update that Dolly Parton is improving after health challenges earlier this year.
Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus's godmother, 79, postponed events due to a kidney stone infection.
She cannot rehearse for upcoming shows.
Parton says she is not quitting and will slow down to recover.
A source close to Parton says she is improving and enjoys family visits for the holidays.

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Miley Cyrus provided an update that Dolly Parton is improving after health challenges earlier this year.
Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus's godmother, 79, postponed events due to a kidney stone infection.
She cannot rehearse for upcoming shows.
Parton says she is not quitting and will slow down to recover.
A source close to Parton says she is improving and enjoys family visits for the holidays.