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Dolly Parton skips Dollywood event over health concerns

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The 80-year-old singer said her doctors told her not to travel but said she's in good health overall.

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  1. WFLA

    Dolly Parton skips Dollywood event over health concerns (opens WFLA)

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    The 80-year-old singer said her doctors told her not to travel but said she's in good health overall.

  2. Fox News

    Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event (opens Fox News)

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    Dolly Parton appeared virtually at Dollywood's new roller coaster opening after her Nashville doctor grounded her travel over dizziness and dehydration.

  3. Deadline

    Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing “Health Issues”: “See You Down The Road” (opens Deadline)

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    As Dollywood opens its latest attraction, NightFlight Expedition, Dolly Parton is contending with ongoing health issues. On Friday, the 11x Grammy winner virtually greeted guests of her Nashville park to let them know that her doctor “clipped my wings” and advised her against attending the opening o…

  4. Variety

    Dolly Parton Skips Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing Health Problems: ‘My Nashville Doctor Has Kinda Clipped My Wings’ (opens Variety)

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    Dolly Parton was unable to attend the opening of NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood on Friday due to ongoing “health issues.” Dollywood President Eugene Naughton shared a pre-recorded video of the singer during the dedication ceremony for the new ride. “Well, hey Eugene.

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