By Kevin E G Perry

Copyright independent

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, has publicly requested prayers for the country singer amid her ongoing health issues.

Dolly, aged 79, announced last month that she had postponed her upcoming Las Vegas residency to undergo a series of medical procedures.

In a statement, Dolly joked about needing a ‘100,000-mile check-up’ but stressed the importance of being at her best for her fans.

Freida Parton’s Facebook post, shared via the Nashville Tennessean, urged fans worldwide to become ‘prayer warriors’ for her sister.

This news follows a difficult period for Dolly, whose husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean, passed away earlier this year at 82.