Dolly Parton is desperately trying to sound optimistic.
However, insiders revealed that the country legend is struggling deeply after the death of her husband Carl Dean.
According radaronline.comSince Dean passed away in March of this year, Parton has been working, which is starting to take a toll on her health.
“Dolly just won’t stop and has barely taken a breath since Carl passed away,” a source confided.
“Just a few days after her death, she made an appearance at Dollywood to celebrate the park’s 40th anniversary, and she’s been at it ever since.”
The source went on to share that Parton’s relentless work ethic may be her way of coping.
“She hasn’t broken any commitments, at least not until she got sick,” they added.
Her friends are reportedly worried that the 79-year-old singer’s grief is catching up with her.
“She’s trying to stay strong, but everyone can see she’s exhausted. Working non-stop doesn’t cure her pain, it masks it,” the source explained before moving on to a new topic.
