Dolly Parton Hospitalized for Kidney and Autoimmune Issues
Country music legend Dolly Parton was hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville due to kidney and autoimmune issues.
Portland, OR, August 25, 2026 —
Country music icon Dolly Parton has been hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The hospitalization is due to complications arising from kidney and autoimmune issues.
Further details regarding the specific nature of her kidney and autoimmune conditions, as well as the expected duration of her hospital stay, were not immediately available. Representatives for Parton have not yet released a comprehensive statement concerning her current health status.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a prominent healthcare institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, known for its comprehensive medical services. Parton, a beloved figure in music and entertainment, has a long history of philanthropy and public service.
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