Dolly Parton Was ‘Worn Down and Worn Out’ After Health Issues and Her Husband’s Death: ‘I Needed to Build Myself Back Up’

Dolly Parton gave a keynote speech on Friday at the opening day of her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, during which she gave an update about her health and her life following the death of her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean.

“I’ve not been touring, as you know,” Parton said in a video of the speech recorded by WVLT 8 (via People). “I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.”

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