Miley Cyrus Gives Optimistic Update on Dolly Partons Health

Miley Cyrus offered an optimistic update on her godmother Dolly Parton's health during an interview at the Los Angeles premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" on December 1, assuring fans that the country music legend remains determined to resume her performances despite recent medical setbacks.

Cyrus, 33, described Parton as resilient and eager to return to the stage. "She's always gonna keep the show going," Cyrus told Entertainment Tonight. "The show must go on, so she's just excited to get back to work."

Parton, 79, has faced health challenges throughout the fall, primarily related to kidney stones that led to an infection. In September, she missed the opening ceremony for a new ride at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, opting instead for a prerecorded video message. "I had a kidney stone that was causing me a lot of problems," Parton explained in the footage. "Turned out it'd given me an infection, and the doctor said, 'You don't need to be traveling right this minute, so you need a few days to get better.'"

The issues prompted Parton to postpone her upcoming Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Originally scheduled to begin in December 2025, the six-show...