Dolly Parton Is Okay
Social media got real nervous for a minute after Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, asked fans to pray for the country legend. But she’s now clearing things up, saying y’all can relax, Dolly’s fine.
It all started Tuesday when Freida took to Facebook with a heartfelt post that had fans worried something was seriously wrong. In her message, she wrote,
“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!”
Naturally, fans panicked — because when someone says “pray for” a superstar like Dolly Parton, the world listens. Comments started flooding in from across the globe, with people offering prayers, love, and a few tears for good measure.
But before things got too dramatic, Freida came back later that night to clear the air and calm everyone down.
“I want to clear something up. I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly. She’s been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister. Thank you all for lifting her up. Your love truly makes a difference.”
So there you have it: Dolly’s just a little under the weather, not down for the count. Leave it to the Parton family to have the internet holding its collective breath on a random Tuesday night.
Still, the moment reminds folks just how much love there is out there for the country icon. When Dolly even sniffles, the world stops. And honestly? That’s the kind of respect she’s earned.