Dolly Parton has reflected on her “blessings” in a heartfelt message to mark Thanksgiving.
In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday, the country music icon delivered a short speech in which she thanked her 8.2 million followers for their ongoing support.
“Well, hey! It’s Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving,” she told the camera.
Dolly went on to wish her fans a great time on the U.S. holiday.
“I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we’ve shared through the years. So happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and just know that I will always love you,” the 79-year-old continued, referencing the lyrics of her 1973 mega-hit, I Will Always Love You.
For the footage, Dolly sported a beige tweed jacket and had her signature blonde hair styled in an updo.
And despite her recent health struggles, the Jolene hitmaker appeared vibrant.
In September, Dolly announced that she would be postponing a string of upcoming Las Vegas concerts as she had been “dealing with some health challenges”.
The Hollywood icon noted that she would be undergoing a “few procedures” and needed time out from her busy schedule to recuperate.
However, Dolly insisted she would be back onstage soon.
“Don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet,” she commented at the time. “I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures in life.”
Earlier this year, Dolly also stepped back from the spotlight to mourn the death of her husband, Carl Dean. Carl died at the age of 82 in March.
