Dolly Parton has expressed her displeasure at an AI photo of her friend Reba McEntire at her deathbed. On Wednesday, October 8, the 79-year-old singer took to Instagram to clarify, “I ain’t dead yet!” This clarification comes after AI-generated images of the country singer’s death were circulated online, shocking fans.
Dolly Parton talks about AI photo of Reba McEntire
Dolly Parton is unhappy with the AI photo of her and Reba McEntire circulating online. On October 8, Parton shared a reel on Instagram to set the record straight.
The “Jolene” singer revealed there were “a lot of rumors flying around,” addressing the issue with her typical sense of humor and country accent.
“Did you see the AI picture of Reba and me? Oh lordy, I mean, they had Reba at my deathbed, and we both looked like we need to be buried,” she revealed.
Furthermore, she quipped, “But I thought, oh my lord, if I was really dying, I don’t think Reba would be the one at my deathbed. She might come visit me earlier.”
The 79-year-old singer also took the chance to address the ongoing chatter surrounding her ill health. She revealed fans would feel at ease if they heard it from her directly. Parton stated clearly, “I’m not ready to die yet,” and “I ain’t done working.”
The singer also assured fans that she is doing okay and was, in fact, in the midst of shooting a commercial. She ended the video by requesting fans to “keep praying for me.”
The chatter surrounding Parton’s health gained traction when her sister, Freida, requested fans to pray for the singer. (via PEOPLE)
On October 7, Freida shared a Facebook post in which she wrote, “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately.”
However, the last couple of lines of the Facebook post spiraled the rumors to a whole new level.
Freida wrote, “I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!” Fans began to wonder if something was seriously wrong with Parton’s health. However, going by the comments on her Instagram post, fans are at ease now.
