United Kingdom, March 14 -- Dolly Parton is taking care of her health as she continues to grieve the death of her husband Carl Thomas Dean, telling visitors at Dollywood recent health concerns had left her "worn down and worn out".

Dolly, 80, spoke about her wellbeing during a keynote speech on the opening day of the new season at her Tennessee theme park Dollywood on Friday, 13 March.

The park is entering its 41st season since opening.

Dolly addressed visitors alongside Dollywood Company president Eugene Naughton, explaining she had stepped back from touring while dealing with minor health issues and the emotional impact of losing Carl Thomas Dean, who died on 3 March 2025 aged 82.

Dolly had been married to Carl for 58 years.

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