Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Shows In Latest Health Update: 'I Am Truly Sorry'
Dolly Parton announced Monday that she's canceling her Las Vegas as she shared her latest update on her health.
In a lengthy video posted to Instagram, the country icon said that ongoing problems with her kidney stones resulted in her "immune system and digestive system to be all out of whack."
"Think of me as like an old classic car that once restored can be better than ever," the 80-year-old said. "But when they raised the hood on this old antique, they realized that I need to rebuild my engine, and that my transmission is slipping, my oil pan is leaking, and my muffler is busted, and my shocks and pistons need to be replaced, and for sure, my spark plugs need to be changed. Because, you know, as well as I know, that I can't lose my spark."
In her update Parton assured fans that she's "responding really well to meds and treatments, and I'm improving every day," although the medication makes her "swimmy-headed" and dizzy.
"I have great doctors, and I'm doing really well, and they assure me that everything I have is treatable, so I'm going with that," she added.
She also spoke about having to cancel her upcoming residency, that had already been postponed once.
"I am truly sorry that I'm going to miss all of you that had tickets to see me in Las Vegas," she said, however she noted that she's working on a Broadway musical inspired by her iconic hits as well as a new hotel and museum venture in Nashville.
Parton was initially slated to perform six shows at Caesar's Palace last December and the dates were pushed to this upcoming September.
This isn't the first time Parton has opened up about her health. In a March appearance at Dollywood she told the crowd, I've had a few little health issues, and we're taking good care of them. I just kind of got worn down and worn out, grieving over [husband] Carl [Dean] and a lot of other little things going on."
Of her late husband, she thanked fans for their support following the 1-year anniversary of his death.
"I will always love him and I'll always miss him," she said. "But you would be surprised at how much your love and concern meant to me during that time. So yes, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. You have been a big part of my healing."
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM.