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Dolly Parton could not attend the Dollywood event in person.
Her doctor advised her not to travel from Nashville.
Parton joined the celebration virtually and mentioned dizziness and dehydration.
Country music legend Dolly Parton was unable to attend a major event at Dollywood in person Friday after her doctor advised her to stay in Nashville because of ongoing health issues.
The 80-year-old “9 to 5” singer had been expected to appear at the Tennessee theme park for the opening of the new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster. Instead, she joined the event through a video appearance and spoke directly to the crowd.
Parton explained that she had previously told her fans about experiencing some health issues. During her virtual appearance, she said she sometimes becomes dizzy and dehydrated and confirmed that she was dehydrated at the time.
“I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that,” Parton told the crowd, according to video shared by the Knoxville News Sentinel.
She explained that she was supposed to attend the celebration in person but could not travel after receiving advice from her Nashville doctor. Parton said her doctor had told her not to travel that week.
The singer appeared on screen wearing fairy wings and used humor while explaining her absence. She joked that her Nashville doctor had “clipped” her wings by preventing her from traveling.
Despite missing the event physically, Parton was still able to take part in the celebration remotely. Her virtual appearance gave attendees an explanation for her absence and provided fans with a direct update about her condition.
The information available does not identify a specific diagnosis, treatment or recovery timeline. Parton’s comments only confirmed that she was dealing with continued health issues involving dizziness and dehydration.
For now, she remains in Nashville under her doctor’s advice. No further details about her health or future travel plans were provided in the supplied information.
Why did Dolly Parton miss the Dollywood event?
Her doctor advised her not to travel because of continued health issues.
What health issues did Parton mention?
She said she sometimes experiences dizziness and dehydration and confirmed she was dehydrated.
What event did she miss?
She was expected at the opening of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster.
