Dolly Parton will not attend the 16th Governors Awards in Hollywood on November 16, where she was set to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 79-year-old country music legend's absence comes days after she postponed her Las Vegas residency due to health issues.
Parton announced the residency postponement on Instagram, citing health challenges requiring several medical procedures. She joked it was time for her '100,000-mile check-up' but clarified it was not a visit to her plastic surgeon. She assured fans she is not retiring, saying, 'God hasn't said anything about stopping yet.'
The rescheduled Las Vegas shows will run from September 17 to September 26, 2026. Tickets for the original 2025 dates remain valid, and refunds are available. Fans and celebrities, including Olivia Munn and Brandi Carlile, sent well wishes.
Earlier this month, Parton cancelled a trip to Dollywood where she was to announce a new attraction, sparking further concern. The Academy has not commented on her absence, and representatives for Parton did not respond to requests for comment.
