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Dolly Parton is alive, folks.

And seemingly pretty well.

One day after her sister Freida told folks she’d been “up all night praying” for the star, the legendary artist addressed concerns about her recent health issues in a video posted to social media.

In short? She’s not dead, Parton claims.

Talking to fans from the set doing some commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, the singer said that “lately everybody thinks that I am sicker than I am,” continuing as follows:

“Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here! Anyway, I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease, those of you that seem to be real concerned, which I appreciate.

“I appreciate your prayers, ’cause I’m a person of faith. I can always use the prayers for anything and everything. But I want you to know that I’m okay.”

Parton went on to note that some of her “problems” were connected to the aftermath of her husband Carl Dean’s death in March, when she neglected her own health.

The spouses were married for 58 years before Dean passed away on March 3 at age 82.

“Back when my husband Carl was very sick, that was for a long time, and then when he passed, I didn’t take care of myself, so I let a lot of things go that I should’ve been taking care of,” she went on.

“So anyway, when I got around to it, the doctor said, we need to take care of this. We need to take care of that.

“Nothing major, but I did have to cancel some things so I could be closer to home, closer to Vanderbilt [University Medical Center], where I’m kind of having a few treatments here and there, but I wanted you to know that I’m not dying.”

Parton is 79 years old.

She announced on September 28 that she had to postpone her residency — which was scheduled to run from December 4 to December 13 at the Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace — until September 2026 due to “health challenges.”

“My doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures,” the icon explained in her Instagram post. “As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!”

Continued Parton last month:

“In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.”

Fair and reasonable and, yes, a tad bit concerning.

But Parton’s sister made things even more concerning when she asked for the aforementioned prayers… prior to clarifying that she didn’t mean to cause panic.

Concluded Parton this time around, after assuring fans she had no plans to retire:

“There’s just a lot of rumors flying around, but I figured if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay.

“So anyhow, that’s what I wanted to say and I’m not ready to die yet. I don’t think God is through with me and I ain’t done working. So I love you for caring, and keep praying for me.”

Dolly Parton Dead? Not So Fast, Ailing Singer Says was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Aruturo Gatti Jr. — an aspiring boxer and the son of boxing legend Arturo Gatti — has passed away at the age of 17.

Gatti was found dead in Mexico on Monday afternoon.

News of his passing comes courtesy of a statement from the elder Gatti’s former bodyguard, actor Chuck Zito:

Family friend reveals Arturo Gatti Jr.’s cause of death

“It’s with a heavy heart that I have to say,…. R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR., Zito wrote on Instagram.

He added that Gatti died by suicide, but that claim has not been corroborated by any other sources.

According to Zito, Gatti Jr, was found “the same way they found his Father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago.”

“My condolences to Arturo Gatti Seniors – Mom, Sisters, Brothers, and his daughter Sophia,” the statement concluded.

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The news was later confirmed by Gatti’s boxing coach, Moe Latif:

“It is unfortunately not a rumor or a joke. Arturo is gone,” Latif wrote, according to People magazine.

“I’d appreciate if you stop reaching out at this time,” he added.

A tragic family history

Gatti Jr. was just one year old when his father was found dead under mysterious circumstances in July 2009 in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil.

While the elder Gatti’s death was ruled a suicide, The Ring magazine reports that an examination by renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden revealed that Gatti did not hang himself.

On Zito’s Instagram post, commenters offered condolences to the family while expressing utter shock and bafflement:

“How can this happen again?? So sad I love his dad !! True warrior!” one commenter wrote.

“Check in on your family and friends from time to time friends, you never know the demons people fight everyday and the sweetest people are usually the ones going through things, May God bless the Gatti family,” another added.

“No words can say how my heart aches hearing this. RIP BABY BOY,” a third offered.

Our thoughts go out to the Gatti family during this enormously difficult time.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Arturo Gatti Jr. Cause of Death: Son of Boxing Legend Passes Away at 17 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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The dynasty has added a new member.

On October 8, we learned that Priscilla Robertson — the 19-year old daughter of Duck Dynasty stars Jessica and Jules Jeptha Robertson — welcomed her first baby two days earlier.

She gave birth to a daughter named August Mae Nash with her boyfriend, Dillon Nash.

The proud dad announced the news with a black-and-white picture of the little one gripping his finger this afternoon.

“I am so blessed to be able to take care of this beautiful little girl and do it with the love of my life @priscillajunerobertson,” Dillon wrote for all fans and followers to gush over. “We are proud to welcome August Mae Nash to the World.”

For her part, The newly-minted mom reposted the same picture onto her Instagram Stories, writing “Our beautiful baby is here🩷 🎀☺️.”

Hooray, right?!?

Jessica announced Priscilla’s pregnancy on July 20 in her own post on Instagram.

Including a montage of photos of her daughter in a pink dress that highlighted her baby bump, the long-time reality star expressed her enthusiasm for another grandchild — and said Priscilla would likely give birth sometime in October.

And she was right!

For whatever reason, Jessica also admitted at the time that the pregnancy wasn’t exactly planned; it wasn’t part of “the plans we had laid out,” she wrote, but:

“God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings! We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl!”

Jessica and Jep are also parents to Lily, 23; Merrit, 21; River, 17; and Gus, 9.

“We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby, and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl!” Jessica added earlier this year.

“We pray blessings on her pregnancy and ask God for a safe delivery for Mom & Baby. We praise God for His perfect gifts! Pray for us!”

Back in August, the Robertsons threw a baby shower for the parent-to-be.

“Surrounded by the most loving family and friends, we can’t wait to welcome this precious baby girl,” Jessica wrote in an August 25 Instagram message.

“Feeling so grateful for a community of women who will guide, support, and love her every step of the way.”

Priscilla Robertson, Duck Dynasty Teenager, Welcomes First Child was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Joan Kennedy — who was married to Senator Ted Kennedy for 22 years — has passed away.

The death comes amid a tumultuous year for the Kennedy family, have been divided along ideological lines since the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Joan Kennedy was 89 years old.

Joan Kennedy’s son shares news of her death

News of Joan’s passing comes courtesy of her son, Patrick Kennedy, and his wife, Amy:

“Mrs. Kennedy was a classically trained pianist, an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery, and a quiet pioneer in publicly addressing challenges with alcoholism and depression at a time when few others would,” the couple wrote, adding:

“Her courage and candor helped break stigma and inspired others to seek help and healing. Her impact on the arts, mental health advocacy, her beloved Boston community, and the nation will be remembered by many.”

No cause of death has been made public.

Joan Kennedy’s tumultuous life in the spotlight

Once one of the nation’s most famous political spouses, Kennedy struggled with alcoholism and mental health issues, and she inspired millions by going public with these challenges.

While she stood by Ted Kennedy throughout the infamous Chappaquiddick scandal that nearly derailed his career, signs of the couple’s estrangement were impossible to hide by the time he challenged Jimmy Carter for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1980.

A popular bumper sticker at the time read, “Vote for Jimmy Carter, Free Joan Kennedy.”

Three years later, the couple would finally divorce under the strain of Ted’s numerous public scandals and extramarital affairs

Born Virginia Joan Bennett on September 2, 1936, Kennedy worked as a model in television ads before being introduced to Ted Kennedy by his sister Jean in 1957.

After suffering a fall in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, Joan became one of the first high-profile American women to publicly acknowledge her addiction.

Kennedy gave interviews to People and McCall’s magazines discussing her struggles with alcoholism and reported that she’d gotten sober with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Reinventing herself after the public dissolution of her marriage, Joan earned a Master’s degree in Education from Lesley College University in 1982 and later published a book entitled The Joy of Classical Music.

She is survived by two of her children, her eldest, Kara Kennedy, having passed away in 2011.

Our thoughts go out to the Kennedy family during this enormously difficult time.

Joan Kennedy Cause of Death; Former Wife of Ted Kennedy Passes Away Amid Ongoing Family … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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