Dolly Parton has always been open about the influence that her family has had on her upbringing and career, but unfortunately, the 78-year-old country songstress has had to say goodbye to a member of her tribe.

Dolly Parton has suffered the loss of another family member following the passing of her older brother David, aged 82. According to reports, Dolly’s sister Stella confirmed word of David’s death, telling that his passing

Dolly Parton’s older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82. Their sister, Stella Parton, announced the sad news on social media on Friday, Nov. 15. “My brother David passed away peacefully this morning,

David Parton, brother of country music legend Dolly Parton, died on November 15 at his home in White Pine, Tennessee. He was 82. His sister Stella shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), expressing comfort in his peaceful passing.

Legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton was dealt a terrible blow as the death of her beloved big brother David Wilburn Parton was announced today. Parton’s sister Stella, 75, shared the news via social media that their 82-year-old brother David had died.

David Parton, the older brother of beloved singer Dolly Parton, has died, according to his family. He was 82. Their younger sister, Stella Parton, posted to Facebook on Friday, writing that her “wonderful brother David Parton passed in the early hours of the morning.