Dolly Parton's sister begs fans for prayers after iconic singer falls ill

Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton, asked fans for prayers while the iconic singer recovers from her mystery health issues. The Jolene singer, 79, recently postponed her six shows from her upcoming Dolly: Live in Las Vegas residency, with her sister now sharing an updates with fans on her personal Facebook page.

Along with a stunning photo of Dolly, Freida said: "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!"

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Fans were quick to share their love and support, with one user writing: "Prayers being said. Sending love to you, Dolly and all the family," and another posting: "Love you Dolly and will be in my prayers. Love you too Freida will also have you in my prayers."

Another worried fan commented: "Praying for complete healing for Dolly! We serve an awesome God."

In the last month, Dolly was forced to cancel a number of appearances as she focused on 'healing'.

The star, who was also forced to pull out of her Dollywood appearance earlier last month, issued a statement explaining the decision to postpone her shows.

"I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,” she wrote.

"As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures.”

Dolly, known for her humour as much as her music, added a quip about the situation. She said she had joked with her doctors that it “must be time for my 100,000 mile check-up, although it’s the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon.”

"Given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you,” she said.

The Tennessee native said she would continue working on other projects from home in Nashville while she recovers.

"While I’ll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say," she explained. "And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet.

"But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you," she wrote. "I love you and thank you for understanding."

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