Dolly Parton's sister Stella confirmed their brother David Wilburn Parton has died at age 82 in several social media posts on Nov. 15. An obituary was also posted online on Nov. 15 confirming his death.

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’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.

Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of a beloved member of her family. On Friday, Nov. 15, the country singer's brother David Wilburn Parton passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed by her sister, Stella Parton, who announced David's death via social media on Friday.

The country music world is sending prayers to legendary singer Dolly Parton on Saturday, after the news that her brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82. Parton’s cause of death was not reported, but an obituary said he died at home on Friday.

David Wilburn died aged 82 as Dolly Parton's sister Stella shared a heartbreaking message on social media on Friday morning

Dolly Parton's sister Stella confirmed their brother David Milburn has died at age 82 in several social media posts on Nov. 15. An obituary was also posted online on Nov. 15 confirming his death.

Dolly herself has not publicly commented on her brother’s death. A post from the Farrar Funeral Home reveals that a funeral service will be held on Nov. 19. Dolly and her family