Dolly Parton Receives Devastating News, Moved To The Hospital Immediately New reports have circulated that legendary singer Dolly Parton may have been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Although the rumors were not confirmed, the 69-year-old singer was spotted going in and out of the hospital in the last few weeks, and fans were worried. However, Parton decided to come forward with the real reason she was in the hospital. It is true that I had kidney stones, Parton told reporters. I had them removed three weeks ago and I am doing just fine! I am back to work and last week I was at Dollywood filming parts for my new movie Coat of Many Colors. I love and appreciate everyones concern. What do you think? Are you relieved to hear that Parton is fully recovering? 