Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency as health issues force her to step back from stage performances
Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues, including complications from kidney stones. She shared a personal update explaining that while she is improving, she is not yet ready to perform at her desired level. Parton used the metaphor of an old classic car to describe the extensive recovery and restoration her body needs.
- ▪Dolly Parton canceled her Las Vegas residency due to health complications from kidney stones.
- ▪She stated that her immune and digestive systems have been negatively affected, making it difficult to perform.
- ▪Parton compared her body to an old classic car needing a full restoration to function properly.
- ▪She is responding well to treatment and is improving every day, according to her public statement.
- ▪The country icon previously postponed the residency in September due to similar health concerns.
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Entertainment Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency as health issues force her to step back from stage performances The country legend says kidney stones caused her immune and digestive systems to get 'all out of whack' By Christina Dugan Ramirez Fox News Published May 4, 2026 4:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dolly Parton hits new milestone, encouraged to model Actress and model Christie Brinkley cheers on Dolly Parton, telling her to consider modeling after Parton’s Dallas Cowboys performance and outfit. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dolly Parton's health comes first.
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