Stella Parton Defends Sister Dolly's Privacy Amid Health Concerns

As of October 8th, 2025, country music legend Dolly Parton's health has been a topic of concern for her fans. The 76-year-old singer recently postponed a series of Las Vegas concert dates, leading to speculation about her well-being.

Parton's younger sister, Stella, has now stepped in to defend the singer's privacy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stella explained that Dolly had shared a video the previous week, informing fans that she was dealing with kidney stones and receiving treatment. Stella also noted that her sister Freida, who is always concerned when one of the Parton siblings is unwell, had asked for prayers on Dolly's behalf.

Stella made it clear that she respects her sisters' privacy and that it is her "job as a sister" to love and protect them. She urged those who are "way out of line with disregard for [her] feelings" to stop attacking her and instead check Dolly's own social media pages for updates.