Dolly Parton Shares Thanksgiving Message During Recovery

Country music legend Dolly Parton shared a heartfelt Thanksgiving message with fans on social media Thursday, offering blessings and gratitude while continuing her recovery from recent health challenges.

In the video, the 79-year-old singer appeared vibrant, dressed in a beige jacket with her signature curly blonde hair and warm smile. "Well hey! It's Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving," she said. "I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we've shared through the years. So Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and just know that I will always love you."

The message comes amid a period of scaled-back public appearances for Parton, who has been addressing minor health matters near her home in Tennessee. Earlier this fall, she postponed her Las Vegas residency, originally set for last month, to September 2026 to allow time for medical procedures and rest. Doctors advised her to take it easy, prompting cancellations that included missing key honors in person.

Parton was absent from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 16th Governors Awards earlier this month, where she received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian...