Dolly Parton skips Dollywood event over health concerns
Dolly Parton, an 80-year-old singer, did not attend the opening of a new ride at her theme park, Dollywood, because her doctors advised against traveling due to health issues. She said she is otherwise in good health. The theme park opened the attraction without her.
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