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Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Event While Recovering From Kidney Stone

In a video message, the country star tells park-goers that her doctor said, ‘You don’t need to be traveling right this minute.’
Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Event While Recovering From Kidney Stone
Dolly Parton performs in concert during her 'Pure and Simple Tour' in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2016. Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images
Haika Mrema
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Country music legend Dolly Parton was unable to attend the unveiling of Dollywood’s new attraction this week, citing health concerns related to a recent kidney stone.
In a video message shared with guests at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park on Sept. 17, the 79-year-old singer explained why she was absent from the on-site event.
Haika Mrema
Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.