Miley Cyrus offered reassurance to fans this week by sharing a positive update on her godmother, country music legend Dolly Parton, following health complications earlier this year.
Speaking at the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cyrus emphasized that Parton, 79, is “excited to get back to work” and remains as spirited as ever despite recent medical setbacks.
Parton encountered health challenges that began in September, when she was sidelined by a kidney stone and related infection, forcing her to miss select events and postpone parts of her Las Vegas residency. Doctors advised rest and a series of minor procedures, prompting Parton to reschedule her shows for 2026.
Concerns intensified when Parton’s sister, Freida, shared an emotional plea for collective prayers.
However, she later clarified that her sister was simply “a little under the weather,” alleviating fears among fans.
Parton herself addressed supporters in an upbeat social-media message, joking about needing a “100,000-mile check-up” while assuring them she’s “not ready to die yet.”
Cyrus, 33, highlighted Parton’s enduring resilience; a defining trait of her storied career. “She’s always gonna keep the show going,” Cyrus said, underscoring the country icon’s eagerness to return to the stage once fully recovered.
Their close bond extends beyond music; Parton has been a mentor and source of inspiration throughout Cyrus’s life and career.
For supporters of both artists, the update serves as welcome reassurance that Parton is steadily recuperating, surrounded by family and focused on future creative projects. As Cyrus aptly noted, “the show must go on”; and in Parton’s case, it certainly appears set to do so.
