At the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash in Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus took a moment to update fans on the health of her godmother, country-music legend Dolly Parton and the message was one of optimism and resilience.

Cyrus explained that while Parton has faced health challenges recently, she remains in good spirits and is determined to return to work. As Miley put it: “The show must go on.”

Parton, 79, had earlier postponed several shows following a health scare involving a kidney-stone related infection, which forced her to step back from public commitments including the postponement of her Las Vegas residency.

Despite that, friends close to Parton say she is recovering steadily and remains hopeful about returning to the studio and stage. Miley’s update brought renewed reassurance to fans, many of whom have flooded social media with prayers, love, and best wishes for the country icon’s full recovery.

For Miley, speaking about her godmother in public was a reminder of Parton’s legacy: strength, showmanship, and a refusal to be defined by setbacks. In a world where health scares can end careers, Parton seems determined to prove that for her, music remains a calling worth fighting for.