It was a good week for Dolly Parton, who was honored at the 2025 Governor's Awards and inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' Hall of Fame. However, the "Jolene" singer unfortunately had to miss out on both events, sparking fans' concern for Parton's health once again. But according to the country icon herself, there's no need to worry.

On November 16, Parton was awarded an honorary Oscar — the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award — at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards, an event she couldn't attend in person. However, she virtually accepted her accolade in a video message. While rumors suggested her absence was due to Parton's previously disclosed health struggles , a representative for the singer told USA Today that

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