00:00Dolly Parton's darkest birthday, country queen turns 80, mourning husband
00:05Carl Dean and battling health issues. Beloved country star Dolly Parton
00:1080, is facing a broken heart and health concerns. RadarOnline.com
00:15reports. She celebrated her first birthday in nearly six decades without
00:20her husband Carl Dean, who died in March 2025 at 82. Since his
00:25passing, Parton has postponed concerts and canceled appearances, with friends fearing she's over
00:30working while struggling to cope with her loss. Parton recently postponed her Las Vegas residency
00:35dates and canceled a Dollywood appearance due to health issues. Turns out there was an infection.
00:40She said in a pre-recorded video announcing the Dollywood cancellation. The doctor said,
00:45you don't need to be traveling right now. You need a few days to feel better. So he suggested
00:50I skipped Dollywood today. Parton confessed her doctors told her she must have a few procedures.
00:55After suffering an infection from kidney stones. I want the fans and public to hear
01:00directly from me that unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concert.
01:05The singer wrote on Instagram. As many of you know, I have been dealing with some
01:10health challenges and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. Parton's husband
01:15husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, died at 82 in March 2025.
01:20Insiders say her inner circle worried she was driving herself to the brink of death.
01:25With a grueling work schedule, taking on numerous projects after his passing.
01:30Carl's death knocked the wind right out of her. She's trying to rally, but most days she looks lost.
01:35The source added,
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