Dolly Parton is not currently sick but is taking a break from songwriting and music due to emotional strain and grief after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025. She has been open about the difficulty she is experiencing in creating music at this time and has paused music projects to focus on other priorities while coping with her loss. Despite this, she remains active with upcoming projects such as a Las Vegas residency and a Broadway musical about her life. In terms of health, there are no reports of any serious illness affecting her now, although she has had past health challenges including endometriosis and Bell's palsy. Overall, she is navigating a period of mourning but is not reported to be physically ill.
