"As she edges closer to her eighth decade, Parton just released a new book, "Star of the Show: My Life on Stage," which chronicles her storied career, and a stage show about her rise to fame, "Dolly: A True Original Musical" is set to hit Broadway in 2026. "'I ain't got time to get old!' I ain't got time to dwell on that. That's not what I'm thinking about," she said."
"Although luck and genetics are thought to play a large role in how long a person lives, Parton's attitude toward aging would likely get a gold star from longevity doctors. Working 9-to-5 can help prevent cognitive decline Parton's commitment to staying mentally active and busy echoes science-backed advice for preventing cognitive decline. The "9-to-5" singer previously told Business Insider that she worked on her 78th birthday. "Nothing wrong with working on your birthday if you're getting good stuff done, right?" she said."
Dolly Parton will turn 80 on January 19, 2026 and plans to keep performing and expanding her business ventures if health permits. Her empire includes 100 million album sales, the Dollywood resort, TV shows, fragrances, frozen foods, baking mixes, and cookware. A new memoir, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage, and a stage musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, are slated for Broadway in 2026. Parton emphasizes staying busy and mentally active, working even on birthdays. Research links mental stimulation and faith to longer life, and a 2023 study found centenarians stayed intellectually active and positive.
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