Dolly Parton Makes First Major Appearance Since Rumored Health Issues

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And the honorary Oscar goes to…Dolly Parton.

At the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards on November 16th, the 79-year-old appeared remotely to accept the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. This came just over a month after she released a video addressing recent health concerns.

Hello everyone,” the country music star said, accepting her award in a gold top. “I want to thank my dear friend Lily Tomlin for presenting this to me. Hi Lily, I love you! I’m also so grateful to the Academy for this incredible honor. Growing up with twelve siblings taught me a lot about the importance of sharing.

Originally from Tennessee, she went on to say that while they didn’t have a lot growing up, her parents taught her that generosity brings rewards. She’s spent her life trying to follow their example, and she feels incredibly fortunate – and this award tonight is proof of that.

Dolly Parton is looking back at her legacy.

Despite recent health concerns, 79-year-old Jane Fonda received an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards’ Governors Awards on November 16th. Unable to attend in person, she accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award with a moving message reflecting on her life and career.

Hi everyone! It was such an honor to be recognized by the Academy! And a huge thank you to my dear friend, Lily Tomlin, for presenting me with the award – I adore her. Growing up with twelve siblings definitely taught me a thing or two about the importance of sharing, and that’s a lesson I’ve carried with me always. It really means the world to be acknowledged in this way.

The singer went on to say, “It wasn’t about having a lot to give, but my parents taught me that generosity brings rewards. I’ve tried to follow their lead my whole life, and I’ve been incredibly fortunate – this award tonight is just one example.”

Dolly Parton was honored at a ceremony – alongside Tom Cruise, Wynn Thomas, and Debbie Allen – for her lifelong commitment to helping others. This includes her work through the Dollywood Foundation, which supports children in her hometown, and her Imagination Library, a program dedicated to promoting literacy.

The star of 9 to 5 said she was deeply honored just to be nominated, but winning the award felt like a true blessing. She explained that she didn’t take such recognition for granted and that it inspired her to find new ways to help others – which, she believes, is what we’re all meant to do. She ended by expressing her sincere gratitude.

As a huge Dolly Parton fan, I was so relieved to hear directly from her addressing those rumors about her health! It was scary when she had to postpone some things, like her Las Vegas show, and then her sister, Freida, posted something on Facebook asking for prayers – it really worried a lot of us. But Dolly quickly set the record straight, and I’m just glad she’s doing okay and letting us know!

Shortly after Freida and her sister, Stella Parton, clarified things, Dolly—who recently lost her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, in March—publicly responded to rumors about her health.

In a recent Instagram video, Dolly shared that she wanted to reassure everyone who was worried about her. She expressed her gratitude for their concern and prayers, saying she’s a deeply religious person and always welcomes support and well wishes.

She shared that she didn’t start prioritizing her health until after Carl died.

I just wanted to let everyone know I’m doing as well as can be expected, even though I’m still dealing with some things. As I’ve said before, it’s been really tough since Carl got sick, and especially after he passed away. I honestly didn’t prioritize my own well-being, and I let a lot of important things slide – things I really should have handled at the time.

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

She shared that she still felt God had a purpose for her and that she wasn’t ready to stop working towards it. She expressed her gratitude for their care and asked them to continue praying for her.

Dolly isn’t the only star who has gotten candid about their health, keep reading to see more… 

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 get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitments – referencing her recent divorce and impending retirement – she would return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, anticipating future use and wanting to avoid a poor appearance.

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 role in 12 Years a Slave.

She didn’t share her diagnosis until 2025, when she revealed on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with the condition for over ten years.

She explained that many girls are taught from a young age to expect periods to be painful, and to accept that pain as a normal part of being female. This often leaves people dealing with a common issue in silence and without support.

 

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

She messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “You haven’t tweeted in ages!” Then, jokingly, she added, “Have you ever thought maybe I wore such tight pants six months ago that I got a hernia and I’ve been too afraid to mention it?”

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery because his appendix was close to rupturing.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained that his appendix had a perforation – 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.”

During a soccer game against the Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder for Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player sat down on the field with a teammate supporting her, and then quickly collapsed. Trainers were immediately called to assess her condition.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, according to a statement from the National Women’s Soccer League. They reported that she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from a childhood accident – he was hit by a cement truck at age 11 – continue to bother him 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—within the last year, they said I was dying.”

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 strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his knees and toes as of a March 2025 podcast episode of Trading Secrets. To illustrate the issue, he explained that just a few weeks or a month prior, he’d been able to squat 295 pounds. Now, he couldn’t even do a squat, couldn’t balance on one leg, and would fall over, describing the feeling as if he’d 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 recovering well.

In March 2025, the actor known for 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 had actually been sick with food poisoning, but was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was accidentally shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a clay pigeon shooting outing at the time.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party. They fired a weapon unsafely, and she was hit five times. One bullet narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch. @thebrendanrooney quickly helped her, providing immediate assessment and rushing her to the hospital.

The former Kim Possible star explained that a small piece of something got stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, but they’ll keep monitoring the situation, as their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared her deep love for her daughters, husband, family, and friends, emphasizing how quickly life can change. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them whenever possible, as life is precious and unpredictable.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, surprisingly, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” in photos, she faced criticism online. But instead of ignoring it, she paid attention when doctors began commenting, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome, a condition potentially caused by high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted her 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, and she’s relieved to be healthy. She shared this positive outcome in a February 2024 newsletter, calling the news “the greatest news imaginable.”

In December 2024, an AHL player suffered a skate cut during a game and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son fully recovered, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald shared with ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly started having stroke-like symptoms, unable to speak and noticing her face drooping. Although the symptoms eventually passed, she went to the hospital for tests. Doctors discovered she’d had a small blood clot travel to her brain, which they diagnosed as a TIA (a type of stroke). Further testing at UCLA revealed Hailey had a hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The blood clot had traveled through this hole and caused the TIA. Hailey has since undergone a successful procedure to close the hole in her heart 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 rest of his Justice World Tour.

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

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, adding that while the situation was frightening and unexpected, he was going to be okay and was thankfully doing much better.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the 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 suffered a severe headache while in Atlanta and lost consciousness before he could take an aspirin. 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, was worried and took him to the hospital. Doctors discovered he had a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed his 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, everything went dark, but then she saw light, which led 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 sudden, severe headache while at the gym. She described collapsing and becoming violently ill, quickly realizing something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She immediately underwent surgery to repair it, but the pain was excruciating. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, leaving her unable to speak clearly.

Though the aphasia eventually passed and she was discharged after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown and required a second surgery. This operation was unsuccessful, leading to a major bleed and a dire prognosis. Doctors had to perform a more invasive procedure, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now made a full recovery and is doing well.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared how much she appreciates her family’s support after a health scare. In January 2024, Cori suffered a stroke and immediately reached out to her loved ones, sending a text and a photo to let them know what happened. She told TopMob News that everyone quickly came to her aid.

Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues. While she could have gone home after the stroke, she was also dealing with problems related to lupus and kidney failure.

Fortunately, Cori is now recovering well. She says she’s feeling great and has been working to regain some motor skills, but overall is doing fine.

Shailene Woodley struggled with serious health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, debilitating fatigue, and digestive problems. She described a confusing process of receiving multiple diagnoses from different 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 health journey lasted for ten years and led to deeper issues. She explained that constant physical discomfort created a fear of food, which then contributed to body image issues, confusion about her identity, and a struggle to feel comfortable in her own body.

Ultimately, after focusing on both her physical and mental well-being, Shailene Woodley has made a full recovery. “I am very healthy,” she shared, expressing her gratitude for her improved health.

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2025-11-17 21:49