Dolly Parton Addresses Missing Hall of Fame Event Amid Health Concerns

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Dolly Parton is thankful for the way she’s made a living.

Dolly Parton, known for her hit song “Jolene,” recently apologized for missing her Hall of Fame induction at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) on November 17th. She was being honored for her theme park, Dollywood, but couldn’t attend due to ongoing health issues.

In a thank you video posted on Dollywood’s Instagram on November 19th, Dolly explained she couldn’t be there in person. She shared that she’s been facing some health issues this fall and her doctors have advised her to rest for a bit.

The Grammy-winning artist, unable to attend the November 16th Governors Awards to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, expressed her sincere apologies for missing the event and thanked IAAPA for the recognition.

Oh my gosh, Dolly said something so sweet! She was talking about how thankful she is for everyone at Dollywood, because they always hear her out, even when she walks in with, like, a totally wild idea or a huge dream. It just shows how much they believe in her vision, and it makes me love them all even more! Seriously, they’re the best team ever, letting Dolly be Dolly!

She exclaimed with excitement that the incredible team at Dollywood always manages to make people’s dreams a reality.

Dolly Parton reminisced about the history of Dollywood, recalling that it first opened in 1963 as Rebel Railroad. The park went through several changes before she became involved and rebranded it as Dollywood in 1986.

She shared her vision for a Smoky Mountain venue where her family could perform, creating consistent jobs for locals. She wanted it to be a place where families could come together, enjoy themselves, and create lasting memories.

Dolly was particularly moved by the IAAPA honor, as she was just the second woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on her own achievements, and only the fourth woman inducted in total.

“Thank you so much for this incredible honor,” she said. “This means the world to me, and to everyone who works at Dollywood. To all my friends, partners, and to those of you creating magical experiences for families everywhere, please know that I will always cherish you.”

Although Dolly couldn’t make it to the Hall of Fame ceremony because she wasn’t feeling well, she’d already dismissed stories about being seriously ill.

In an October Instagram post, she started by saying she wanted to reassure everyone who was worried, and that she was grateful for their concern and prayers. She shared that, as a person of faith, she always welcomes and appreciates any and all prayers.

Dolly Parton shared that since her husband, Carl Dean, passed away in March, she hasn’t been prioritizing her own needs as much.

I’m doing okay, although I am dealing with some difficulties, as I said before. When my husband, Carl, was ill for a long time, and then after he passed away, I neglected my own needs and let things slide that I really should have addressed.

Still, Dolly insisted she’s very much ready to rock.

“I ain’t done working,” she said. “So I love you for caring and keep praying for me.”

For more celebrities who have been candid about their own health journeys, keep reading.

Nikki Bella, known from Total Bellas, shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest during a wrestling match with Piper Niven in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, that they would eventually get the issue resolved. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitments – implying after her divorce was finalized – she would return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best. She wanted to be ready for future opportunities and make sure things weren’t left in their current condition.

Lupita Nyong’o received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids – non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus – in 2014, the year she won an Academy Award for her acting.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, when she shared on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that girls are often taught to accept period pain as a normal part of being a woman. This leaves many of us dealing with a common issue in silence and feeling isolated.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she’d been hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she’d been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, asking why she hadn’t posted recently. The message jokingly revealed a surprising reason for her silence: a hernia caused by wearing very tight pants six months ago that she’d been afraid to mention.

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery to fix a nearly burst appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He discovered he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

A Racing Louisville soccer player fell to the ground shortly after the start of her team’s game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly sitting down on the field with a teammate supporting her, before suddenly collapsing. Trainers were immediately called to assess her condition.

Savannah received immediate medical attention on the field and was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, according to a statement from the National Women’s Soccer League posted on X. She is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from being hit by a cement truck at age 11 continue to cause him problems even now.

“It’s been incredibly difficult,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I experience spasms throughout my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—I was told I could die within the last year.”

He explained that his pain is intermittent, saying, “My body has a few quirks and isn’t quite perfect.”

A former contestant on The Bachelor had to be hospitalized after experiencing severe back pain. He described having to crawl to get help, and said the pain worsened during a recent road trip with a friend.

He described a lingering tingling sensation in his knees and toes during a March 2025 episode of his podcast, Trading Secrets. He explained that just a few weeks prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he can’t even do a squat or stand on one leg without falling. He compared the feeling to having had a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is now doing okay.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain that he hadn’t been feeling well due to food poisoning, but was now recovering.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party who fired a weapon unsafely. Thankfully, @thebrendanrooney quickly helped, checked her over, and took her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet narrowly missed her right eye by less than an inch.

The Kim Possible actor explained that a small piece of something is stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now and will keep monitoring their vision, which is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving. She shared how much she loves her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that experiencing a near-death moment made her realize how quickly life can change. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them whenever possible.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often harsh nature, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” during interviews, Schumer found herself being criticized online. Surprisingly, doctors began commenting, expressing concern that she might have Cushing syndrome, a condition often linked to high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted Schumer to realize she’d received steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. She later learned she had a form of Cushing syndrome that would resolve on its own, which she described as “the greatest news imaginable.” Schumer shared this update in a February 2024 newsletter, relieved to be healthy and on the mend.

I was absolutely devastated when I heard about my favorite AHL player getting cut by a skate back in December 2024! Twenty-five stitches – can you believe it? It was terrifying. Thankfully, he made a full recovery, and his dad, Tom Fitzgerald, the Devils GM, said something that really hit me. He told ESPN they were just so lucky, and that no parent should ever have to go through something like that. It was such a relief to hear he was okay, but it still makes me shudder thinking about it!

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly developed stroke-like symptoms, initially struggling to respond when Justin asked if she was alright. She quickly realized she couldn’t speak and the right side of her face began to droop.

Although the symptoms eventually subsided, Hailey went to the hospital and tests revealed she’d had a small blood clot in her brain, which doctors identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Further examination at UCLA uncovered a hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled through this hole and to her brain, causing the TIA.

Hailey successfully underwent a procedure to close the PFO and is now doing well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, adding that while the situation had been frightening and unexpected, he was going to be completely fine and she was thankful he was on the mend.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the serious health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had initially kept private. In his 2024 Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, he explained that he was suffering from a severe headache when he suddenly lost consciousness. He doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, grew concerned and took him to the hospital. There, doctors discovered he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then spent time in Chicago undergoing rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed deep gratitude for the prayers he received, saying he needed every single one.

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running in the first challenge of the NBC competition show, describing the experience as feeling like ‘dying’.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather. After that, she remembered only darkness, followed by light, leading her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially begins to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the series, she experienced a severe headache at the gym, followed by intense pain and vomiting. She quickly realized something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by bleeding around the brain – due to a ruptured aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery, which she described as incredibly painful. During her recovery, she temporarily lost her ability to speak, often muttering incoherently.

Though she was released from the hospital after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown and required a second surgery. This surgery was initially unsuccessful, leading to a massive bleed and a dire prognosis. Doctors had to perform a more invasive procedure, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia is now fully recovered and says she is “at a hundred per cent.”

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, is thankful for the support of her family. In January 2024, she experienced a severe stroke and her loved ones immediately came to her aid. She told TopMob News’ Will Marfuggi that she texted her family with a picture after the stroke, and they all rushed to be with her. Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues – she was also struggling with lupus and kidney problems. Thankfully, Cori is now recovering well. She says she’s feeling great and has been working to regain some motor skills, but is otherwise doing fine.

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue – unable to walk for more than five minutes without needing hours of rest – and constant stomach pain. She faced confusion due to conflicting diagnoses from various doctors. Determined to find answers, Woodley, who comes from a holistic health background and studies herbalism, sought help from both traditional doctors and alternative healers. This search for well-being lasted for ten years. She explained that the physical discomfort led to fear around food and eventually triggered issues with body image, identity, and feeling comfortable in her own body. Fortunately, after addressing both her physical and mental health, Shailene is now feeling much better and considers herself very healthy. She expressed her happiness to be in such a positive place.

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