Dolly Parton's sister, Freida caused a stir this week when she asked for "prayers" for her the country superstar

Despite the Facebook post, it was later discovered that Dolly Parton is doing ok, aside from some minor health issue

Dolly Parton's career began in 1959, when she first performed at the Grand Ole Opry. She has released 50 studio albums

When country superstar Dolly Parton's sister asked for prayers for the singer on Facebook this week, it set off a firestorm of worry.

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Dolly's sister, Freida, 68, asked for "prayers" for Dolly, 79, on social media, sending many fans into a panic.

But the situation has been clarified since then. And while Dolly is apparently ill, she's suffering from a very curable ailment, according to E News online.

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