Dolly Parton fans (us included) can breathe a big sigh of relief. The iconic singer is thankfully on the mend following a health scare that sent the internet into a spiral.
News that Dolly is in better health comes weeks after her sister, Freida Parton, said she’d been “up all night praying” for the 79-year-old, who recently postponed her upcoming Las Vegas residency.
Dolly Parton is “getting better every day,” according to a source
“Dolly is getting better every day,” a source close to the singer told PEOPLE on 12th November. “She is at home taking care of herself while many friends and family visit her.”
The insider continued: “In true Dolly spirit, she has already started decorating for the holidays — her favorite time of year.”
These comments are a welcome contrast to those shared last month by Freida on Facebook. “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately,” Freida said.
“I truly believe in the power of prayer,” she continued. “[Dolly is] strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine.”
Freida concluded her post with: “Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!”
Dolly is PEOPLE’s cover star currently, although the shoot took place two months before she fell ill. In the story, Dolly opened up about her age and health, saying, “Look at all I’ve done in 80 years. I feel like I’m just getting started.”
“I think there’s a lot to be said about age,” the singer continued. “If you allow yourself to get old, you will. I say, ‘I ain’t got time to get old!’ I ain’t got time to dwell on that. That’s not what I’m thinking about.”
TELL US – HOW DO YOU THINK DOLLY PARTON WILL BE SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS? AND, ARE YOU PLANNING TO VISIT HER LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY?
