Dolly Parton may never perform again?

Dolly Parton is said to be facing another devastating health setback.

Insiders fear that the 80-year-old legend may never perform again, according to Radar Online.

Forced to cancel her rescheduled Las Vegas residency, Parton admitted on social media that medical treatments have left her "swimmy-headed."

"It's gonna take me a little while before I'm up to stage-performance level," she added.

The country music star was diagnosed with kidney stones and an associated infection following her husband's death in March 2025. She had to cancel multiple engagements at the time and insiders note that she has been a shadow of her former vibrant self.

The source tells the outlet, "Dolly is devastated that she's letting her fans down. It was the last thing she wanted to do, but the doctors told her flat-out that she's in no condition to be tearing around on stage right now."

Adding, "People have been concerned about Dolly for months, with her no-show at the Governors Awards seeming like a red flag that she was having a hard time."

"As desperate as Dolly may be to make a full recovery and get back on stage, the reality is that it's increasingly unlikely to happen," they noted.

It is pertinent to mention that Dolly Parton has also been warned by doctors to slow down. Dr. Gabe Mirkin said, "It's good to keep moving, but she has to cut back on the time and pressures of her work if she wants to extend her life."

"She has to choose between health and career if she wants to survive," Dr. Stuart Fischer noted.