India, March 17 -- Singer Dolly Parton on Friday acknowledged having recently had a health scare, which has stopped her from touring. The update from the singer, who rarely speaks of her illness, has left fans worried.

Parton, who has been away from the public since the death of her husband, Carl Dean, appeared via a pre-recorded video on the opening day of her theme park, Dollywood, on Friday, March 13. She spoke about how she experienced a health scare recently and how it has hindered her from touring. Reassuring fans, however, Parton said that she is doing better.

Dolly Parton, 80, revealed in her Friday appearance in Dollywood that she has indeed been facing some health issues. However, she did not disclose what those issues might b...