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EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton Allegedly Feeling 'Isolated' at Her Tennessee Ranch Amid Ongoing Health Challenges · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Dolly Parton is feeling a little isolated these days, as she battles her ongoing health issues.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The 80-year-old country legend recently battled an infection from kidney stones, forcing her to cancel multiple engagements.
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[SPEAKER_00]: This includes a planned Las Vegas residency in December, much to the disappointment of her fans.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Friends say she is still a shadow of her former self, as she mourns the death of her husband, Carl Dean.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Dolly appeared frail and unsteady at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her Tennessee and travel stop in June.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Some thought she might have had a stroke due to her slurred words during the event.
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[SPEAKER_00]: An insider noted that these outings are not good until she is back at 100%.
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[SPEAKER_00]: At home, friends say Dolly feels trapped and is desperate to get out and about.
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[SPEAKER_00]: New photos reveal her beautiful, yet isolating 63-acre willow, like plantation property in Tennessee.
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[SPEAKER_00]: There's a small church where she can pray, featuring a white swinging bench and a statue of Jesus Christ.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Dolly has even converted several buildings into sound studios, hoping to make music again when she feels strong.