Dolly Parton Skips Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing Health Problems: 'My Nashville Doctor Has Kinda Clipped My Wings' Dolly Parton, the country music icon and theme park entrepreneur, has been absent from several recent events due to ongoing health issues.
Her decision to skip the opening of NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood on Friday was a reminder that even the most energetic performers have their limits.
Parton's absence was not unexpected, given her history of prioritizing her health despite her busy schedule.