**Dolly Parton Sparks Health Fears After Abrupt Appearance Cancellation**
*Published Oct. 8, 2025, 4:45 p.m. ET*
Dolly Parton has sparked fresh health concerns after she abruptly canceled an appearance, citing doctors’ orders. The country music superstar’s sister further fueled panic by requesting “prayers” as Parton suffered from painful kidney stones.
The *Jolene* hitmaker is no stranger to health challenges, with a history of kidney stones. In fact, her inner circle initially feared her intense abdominal pain might be caused by a far more serious condition, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
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### Dolly Parton’s Secret Hospitalization
While Parton, 79, has enjoyed a strong music career spanning decades, her health struggles have been significant. She was diagnosed with endometriosis after experiencing excruciating pain and underwent a partial hysterectomy in 1985. This surgery left her unable to have children with her late husband, Carl Dean.
Decades later, in 2015, Parton was secretly hospitalized at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center due to another episode of intense stomach pain. After a series of tests, medical professionals concluded that kidney stones were the source of her agony. However, sources suggest that her inner circle remained worried a more serious diagnosis might be responsible.
To relieve her pain, Parton underwent treatments including laser therapy. Still, her loved ones were unconvinced she was completely out of danger. One insider revealed, “She was in such pain. It’s not the first – she’s been in a cancer battle before. We’re all terrified she has a far more serious condition than kidney stones.”
The insider added, “So far, the laser treatments haven’t worked, and she’s undergoing more testing. The scary thing is she has the symptoms of stomach cancer – and this is what she could be hiding.”
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### GERD Diagnosis and Weight Loss Raise Concerns
Two years prior to her hospitalization for kidney stones, Parton was diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which caused her severe heartburn, sore throats, and difficulty swallowing. GERD can also increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
At the same time, Parton suddenly dropped 20 pounds, escalating concerns for her health. Sources say she researched her condition thoroughly and was fully aware of the cancer risks associated with GERD.
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### Parton’s Previous Cancer Scare and Preventative Measures
Despite her fears, Parton faced the diagnosis bravely and took preventative steps to reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. The source noted, “Dolly always projects an upbeat, positive image, but underneath that she was terrified.”
Weighing her options, Parton opted for surgery to have a state-of-the-art device called LINX implanted into her esophagus. According to insiders, Parton kept her 2013 surgery completely under wraps: “Dolly didn’t want her friends, family, and fans to worry about her, so the entire procedure was done under the tightest security.”
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### Addressing Current Health Rumors
Unlike her past health struggles, Parton has not been able to keep her current health crisis private. Following her sister’s public plea for prayers, rumors about her health and even death began to circulate online.
In response, Parton released a video message to reassure fans, stating, “I’m not dying.” She addressed the rumors directly, saying:
> “I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease, those that seem to be real concerned, which I appreciate – and I appreciate your prayers, ’cause I’m a person of faith, I can always use the prayers for anything and everything – but I want you to know that I’m OK!”
Despite the challenges, Dolly Parton’s resilience and positive spirit continue to inspire her fans around the world.
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