Dolly Parton’s Sister Freida Apologizes for False Alarm

Whoopsie! Dolly Parton‘s sister Freida says she didn’t mean to start a panic Tuesday over Dolly’s health … because the music legend is expected to be just fine.

After freaking out some fans on Facebook Tuesday, Freida later posted … “I want to clear something up. I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly. She’s been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister. Thank you all for lifting her up. Your love truly makes a difference.”

Freida, 68, put fans on edge about Dolly, 79, after hopping on Facebook earlier Tuesday, writing … “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.”

This came after the Grammy-winner developed an infection from a kidney stone in September, which caused her to miss the in-person announcement of Dollywood’s latest attraction, a roller-coaster/whitewater ride called Night Flight Expedition. The “9 to 5” star still managed to appear virtually, telling fans … “I’m there with you in spirit.”